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VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) {Ans: } Dr. Zabara developed in the mid-80s. FDA approved in 1997 for partial seizure onset.VNS device is made of {Ans: } constant current pulse generator and 2 platinum spiral electrodes; coiled around left vagus nerve.VNS, how does it stop seizure? {Ans: } Thought to increase inhibitory neurotransmitters and decrease excretory neurotransmitters. Blood flow increases and decreases in different parts of brain also contributes.FIRDA caused by: {Ans: } toxic metabolic encephalopathyVSN seizure highest % decrease (year): {Ans: } 3 years post implantationLennox-Gastaut and VNS: {Ans: } these patients become more alert and have better behavior controlIntermittent Rhythmic Delta Activity (IRDA) {Ans: } Is seen maximal over the frontal or occipital lobes and can be caused by various reasons, some benign or unknown, but also are commonly associated with lesions and tumors. Gray matter is sick right now.% of epileptic patients who are refractory to medication: {Ans: } 30%Locus Ceruleusceruleus: {Ans: } A nucleus in the pons involved with physiological responses to stress and panic; principal site for brain synthesis of norepinephrineRaphe nucleus (pons) {Ans: } main source of serotoninNeurotransmitters have a big role in: {Ans: } Seizures and mood modulationRett Syndrome {Ans: } A disorder of