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Descriptor
English
:
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Estimulación Magnética Transcraneal
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana
Tree Number:
E01.370.376.850
Definition
English
:
A technique that involves the use of electrical coils on the
head
to generate a brief magnetic field which reaches the
CEREBRAL CORTEX
. It is coupled with
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
response detection to assess cortical excitability by the threshold required to induce MOTOR
EVOKED POTENTIALS
. This method is also used for
BRAIN MAPPING
, to study
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
, and as a substitute for
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
for treating
DEPRESSION
. Induction of
SEIZURES
limits its clinical usage.
See Related
English
:
Magnetoencephalography
History Note
English
:
2006
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veterinary
Record Number:
51212
Unique Identifier:
D050781
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