The results suggest that approximately 70% of patients with existing VNS insertions could have significant additional benefit from cardiac based seizure detection and closed loop stimulation from the AspireSR device. For new insertions, the AspireSR device has efficacy in 59% of patients. The 'rule of thirds' used in counseling patients may need to be modified accordingly.
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