Vagus Nerve Stimulation Ear Clip Reduces Atrial Fibrillation In Sham-Controlled Trial
Executive Summary
Results of the TREAT AF trial showed low-level transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve through the tragus of the patient’s ear reduced atrial fibrillation burden over six months.
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