Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry: ECT, DBS, TMS and Other

Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry: ECT, DBS, TMS and Other Modalities
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The field of brain stimulation is advancing at rapid pace with a growing number of techniques now approved for the treatment of psychiatric illness. This text acts both as a concise, quick reference for experienced practitioners and a guidebook for residents learning about clinical brain stimulation techniques. The techniques covered include: â€¢ Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) â€¢ Deep brain stimulation (DBS) â€¢ Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) â€¢ Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) â€¢ Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) â€¢ Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) All aspects of these treatments are covered, from patient selection, through the implementation of the technique, to patient aftercare. Potential future applications are discussed and select, up-to-date reference lists guide practitioners to the most important further reading around each technique. Portable, concise and easy to navigate, covering all the need-to-know information, Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry is essential reading for practitioners, residents and medical students in psychiatry and neurology.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Refer to Sapnet.
ReleaseDate 2012-07-23
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780748777921

Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry: ECT, DBS, TMS and Other Modalities