Electrical Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve for Chronic Heart Failure: Is It Time to Pull the Plug?

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 643-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Olshansky
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Stimulation Of

Functional electrical stimulation of lower limbs in patients with chronic heart failure

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 563-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos Karavidas ◽  
Sophia M. Arapi ◽  
Vlassios Pyrgakis ◽  
Stamatis Adamopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Stimulation Of

The Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Lower Limbs Skeletal Muscles in Cardiac Rehabilitation of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Ewa Kucio ◽  
A. Polak ◽  
C. Kucio
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Muscle Blood Flow ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Exercise Load ◽  
Lower Limb Muscles ◽  
Stimulation Of

Abstract Research conducted in recent years suggests that neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower limb muscles (NMES) may be an alternative to physical training in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Through stimulating the work of the muscles, NMES raises the exercise tolerance, muscle mass and endurance in patients with CHF. A beneficial effect of NMES on muscle blood flow, aerobic enzymes activity, vascular endothelial function, decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines and improvement of quality of life has been indicated. It must be emphasized that NMES procedures are comfortable for patients with CHF due to lower exercise load and therefore less intense symptoms of dyspnea. Moreover, these procedures may be conducted at home (after prior training). The possible side effects include temporary muscle soreness and skin impairment resulting from improper placement of electrodes (patients in ambulatory conditions).

Effects of Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation of Quadriceps and Calf Muscles in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Francis Maillefert ◽  
Jean Christophe Eicher ◽  
Paul Walker ◽  
V??ronique Dulieu ◽  
In??s Rouhier-Marcer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Calf Muscles ◽  
Stimulation Of

Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of Muscles of Ambulation in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure or COPD

CHEST Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice J.H. Sillen ◽  
Caroline M. Speksnijder ◽  
Rose-Miek A. Eterman ◽  
Paul P. Janssen ◽  
Scott S. Wagers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of
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