This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.
Modern Neuromodulation: Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Advancing Care for Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy and Treatment-Resistant Depression
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Faculty:
Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Neurology and Pediatrics
David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CADr. Sankar has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Advisor/Consultant: Jazz Pharma, SK, UCB
Scott Aaronson, MD
Chief Science Officer
Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Psychiatrist, The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt
Baltimore, MDDr. Aaronson has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Advisor/Consultant: Genomind, Janssen, LivaNova, Neuronetics, Sage Therapeutics
Contracted Researcher: Compass Pathways, NeuroneticsReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Cindy Davidson has no relevant relationships to disclose.
- Rosanne Strauss, PharmD, has no relevant relationships to disclose.
- Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP, has no relevant relationships to disclose.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be better able to:
- Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action of the following neuromodulation therapies in the management of epilepsy and depression: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Analyze the combined impact of mood disorders and epilepsy on patients’ quality of life
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety profiles of VNS in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
- Apply optimal programming strategies for VNS therapy in patients with DRE or TRD
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of neurologists and psychiatrists as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with VNS.
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In support of improving patient care, Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for .5 nursing contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for .5 contact hour(s)/0.05 CEUs of pharmacy contact hour(s).
The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-25-073-H01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s) for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for .5 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s). Approval is valid until June 30, 2026. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)
Prova Education designs and executes continuing education founded on evidence-based medicine, clinical need, gap analysis, learner feedback, and more. Our mission is to serve as an inventive and relevant resource for clinical content and educational interventions across a broad spectrum of specialties. Prova Education's methodology demonstrates a commitment to continuing medical education and the innovative assessment of its effects. Our goal is clear—to develop and deliver the best education in the most impactful manner and to verify its results with progressive outcomes research.Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from LivaNova USA, Inc.
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The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of GLC and Prova Education. This presentation is not intended to define an exclusive course of patient management; the participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting for professional use any of the information provided herein. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions and contraindications or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to access a site outside of Prova Education you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.
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