About vagal nerve stimulator

vagus nerve is an important nerve that send electrical signals to the brain in a rhythmic fashion. This helps to maintain the normal functioning of autonomic nervous system. In this procedure a small inscison is made on the left side of the chest and small disc sized device is implanted under the skin, this usually a battery. After this another inscison is made around neck and the wires are tied to the vagus nerve to maintain the rhythm. This is also called pacemaker of brain informally.

Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor is a tertiary care and referral teaching hospital that offers first-rate medical care across all medical and surgical specialties. It is located at the Barcelona city center, just 5-10 minutes walking distance from Passeig de Gracia - the main street of the city. Their services for the first video consultation is free for patients who are seeking treatment abroad (not for second medical opinion). It is the largest privately owned in Barcelona and a part of Quirónsalud, the largest hospital group in Spain. The healthcare group stands out as the number one health care provider in Europe, especially after the merger with Fresenius (Helios).

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