Method of controlling epilepsy by brain stimulation

Details Method of controlling epilepsy by brain stimulation Method of controlling epilepsy by brain stimulation

1996-11-01

1998-09-01

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607 72, 607 48, A61N 132, A61N 105, A61N 1372

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ABSTRACT:
A method of preventing seizures as experienced by persons with Epilepsy. High frequency electrical stimulation pulses are supplied to the subthalamic nucleus thereby blocking neural activity in the subthalamic nucleus and reducing excitatory input to the substantia nigra which leads to a reduction in the occurrence of seizures.

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