Dr. Eric Beaumont (IMAGE) East Tennessee State University Caption Dr. Eric Beaumont of East Tennessee State University is hoping to cure heart failure through stimulation of the vagus nerve. Credit East Tennessee State University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.