Neurostimulation of the vagus nerve. Principle The vagus or vagus nerve: Controls the vocal cords, allows swallowing, keeps the larynx open for breathing. Slows heart rate. Starts and controls digestion, Modifies inflammatory reactions, Influence of
Severe to intolerable pain located at the frontal and temporal level which can sometimes radiate towards the lower face. Neuropathic type crisis with electric shocks, sometimes pulsating burns. The attacks are short-lived, 5 seconds to
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR FACIAL VASCULAR PAIN There are 5 essential criteria according to the IHS (the international headache society) to make the diagnosis of cluster headache. A: At least 5 crises meeting criteria B and
Three different forms are defined in the 2004 classification of the IHS (international headache society). 1-Cluster cluster headache (AVF) 2-Paroxysmal hemicrania. 3-The SUNCT.