Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Epilepsy
Journal Title: International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a form of focal electrical brain stimulation where electrical currents are induced in the brain using a powerful magnetic field. TMS has been approved for the treatment of major depression using a specific high frequency repetitive TMS (rTMS) protocol. Recently, low frequency rTMS (0.3-1 Hz), resulted in lasting reduction in cortical excitability suggesting a potential therapeutic value for patients with intractable epilepsy. The risks of rTMS are minimal but include a small possibility of triggering seizures. In this paper we present a comprehensive updated review on the use of TMS for the treatment of epilepsy. We conclude that TMS has a potentially important therapeutic role and should continue to be evaluated in properly designed clinical trials.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed M. Jan1 , MB. Ch. B, FRCP(C) , Mohammed S. Alsallum2 ,Medical Student , Mark R. Sadler3 , MD, FRCP(C)
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP315614
- DOI -
- Views 90
- Downloads 0
Comparison of glycosylated hemoglobin and different lipid parameters in with and without type-2 diabetes mellitus patients and controls
Objective: To compare of glycosylated hemoglobin and different lipid parameters in with and without type-2 diabetes mellitus patients and controls. Methods: This was a prospective and analytical study conducted in tertia...
Role of Pan-Endoscopy in Diagnosis of Abdominal Tuberculosis in Hiv Negative Adult Patients: A Hospital Based Study From North Eastern India
Aim – To evaluate the role of pan-endoscopy in the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis in HIV negative adult. Materials and Methods – This is a Prospective observational study carried out in a Tertiary care hospital over...
Morbidly Adherent Placenta-A Recently Emerging Menace
Introduction: Placenta accreta once a rare occurrence is now becoming anincreasingly common complication of pregnancy mainly due to increasing rate of caesarean deliveries. Aims and Objectives: To determine the incidence...
Perinatal Outcome and Histopathological Evaluation of Placentas in Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Pregnancies
Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which fetus fails to achieve its inherent growth potential. It is the second most common cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity following prematu...
Angiographic study of double right coronary artery in Basra
Abstract: Splitting right coronary artery is a benign entity but the atherosclerotic changes once occurred the patient presented with acute coronary disease and even death . It is a very rare coronary artery anomaly and...