Abstract
This paper demonstrates a novel neural interface for stimulation of a vagus nerve in rats. This novel design allows easy and quick implantation on very small nerves, so that it provides reliable stimulation in the vagus nerve. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in rats is conducted using this neural interface to control heart rate while monitoring electrocardiogram (ECG). The heart rate is temporarily decreased while the stimulation and is recovered to baseline condition after the stimulation within certain ranges of stimulation parameters. This result shows that the proposed novel interface would be useful for peripheral nerve modulation in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | TRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 1730-1733 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538627310 |
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| State | Published - 26 Jul 2017 |
| Event | 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 18 Jun 2017 → 22 Jun 2017 |
Publication series
| Name | TRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems |
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Conference
| Conference | 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | Taiwan, Province of China |
| City | Kaohsiung |
| Period | 18/06/17 → 22/06/17 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 IEEE.
Keywords
- Neural interface
- heart rate
- neuromodulation
- vagus nerve