Method of treating mood disorders and/or anxiety disorders by brain stimulation
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1. A method of treating a mood disorder or anxiety disorder, comprising:
- surgically implanting an electrode in communication with a predetermined site selected from the group consisting of inferior thalamic peduncle and reticular thalamic nucleus;
coupling the electrode to a pulse generating source; and
treating the mood disorder or the anxiety disorder by generating an electrical signal with the pulse generating source wherein said signal electrically stimulates the predetermined site.
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Abstract
The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder.
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1. A method of treating a mood disorder or anxiety disorder, comprising:
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surgically implanting an electrode in communication with a predetermined site selected from the group consisting of inferior thalamic peduncle and reticular thalamic nucleus; coupling the electrode to a pulse generating source; and treating the mood disorder or the anxiety disorder by generating an electrical signal with the pulse generating source wherein said signal electrically stimulates the predetermined site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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