Vagal stimulation targets select populations of intrinsic cardiac neurons to control neurally induced atrial fibrillation

In conclusion, VNS preferentially targets convergent LCNs and their interactive coherence to mitigate the potential for neurally induced AF. The antiarrhythmic properties imposed by VNS exhibit memory.

Source: AJP: Heart and Circulatory Physiology - October 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Salavatian, S., Beaumont, E., Longpre, J.-P., Armour, J. A., Vinet, A., Jacquemet, V., Shivkumar, K., Ardell, J. L. Tags: Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology Source Type: research