It was reported that a patient began developing bradycardia and syncope 5 months prior.The syncope occurred several times per hour.The physician stated the bradycardia and syncope are most likely related to one another, but the relationship to vns was not confirmed.The events began when the patient's device settings were increased to normal mode: 1.0ma/30hz/250usec/30sec/1.1min magnet mode: 1.25ma/250usec/60sec.No recent diagnostic tests have been performed.It was reported that using the magnet to turn off stimulation caused the events to cease.The physician changed the programmed the device off (0ma) on (b)(6) 2016 to verify if vns caused the event.
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