Seizure therapy method and apparatus

Details Seizure therapy method and apparatus Seizure therapy method and apparatus

2004-05-24

2009-10-13

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Magnetic field applied to body for therapy

Electromagnetic coil

Reexamination Certificate

active

07601115

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method for treating a patient for mental illnesses, such as depression, by applying a magnetic field to the patient, producing a seizure in the patient as a function of a strength of the magnetic field, and preventing further stimulation from the magnetic field when the seizure is in progress. Such Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) does not include many of the known side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

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