Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Deep Brain Stimulation

Therapy for MOVEMENT DISORDERS, especially PARKINSON DISEASE, that applies electricity via stereotactic implantation of ELECTRODES in specific areas of the BRAIN such as the THALAMUS. The electrodes are attached to a neurostimulator placed subcutaneously.

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Abstract

Therapy for MOVEMENT DISORDERS, especially PARKINSON DISEASE, that applies electricity via stereotactic implantation of ELECTRODES in specific areas of the BRAIN such as the THALAMUS. The electrodes are attached to a neurostimulator placed subcutaneously.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Brain Stimulation, Deep
  • Brain Stimulations, Deep
  • Deep Brain Stimulations
  • Stimulation, Deep Brain
  • Stimulations, Deep Brain
  • Electrical Stimulation of the Brain

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coord with disease /ther

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History Note

2005; for ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN use ELECTRIC STIMULATION 1997-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Electric Stimulation (1973-2004)
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy (1973-2004)

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  1. E02w.331.300w
  2. E04w.190w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Deep Brain Stimulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046690. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046690
  2. Deep Brain Stimulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_brain_stimulation
  3. Deep Brain Stimulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q618076