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Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Depression with Lucian Manu, MD
46 minutes Posted Nov 5, 2025 at 2:45 pm.
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Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) treats treatment-resistant depression with unique benefits: effects improve over 12-24 months, low relapse rates, and reduces ketamine frequency. Learn patient selection criteria, Medicare RECOVER trial access at 80+ sites, insurance appeals process, and how VNS creates a clinical "floor" preventing deepest episodes. Expert insights from Dr. Lucian Manu, Stony Brook University.