Sub-motor-threshold stimulation of deep brain targets using transcranial magnetic stimulation
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1. A method of modulating a deep brain target using low power stimulation, the method comprising:
- aiming a plurality of TMS electromagnets at a deep brain target; and
applying power to each of the TMS electromagnets at a level that is below the motor threshold (MT) at the target, thereby modulating the activity of the deep brain target.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for modulating deep brain target regions using an array of TMS electromagnets, wherein each TMS electromagnet stimulates the target at a level that is below motor threshold (MT). Neurological disorders (or disorders having neurological effects) may be treated by sub-MT stimulation of deep-brain targets from an array of TMS electromagnets.
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1. A method of modulating a deep brain target using low power stimulation, the method comprising:
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aiming a plurality of TMS electromagnets at a deep brain target; and applying power to each of the TMS electromagnets at a level that is below the motor threshold (MT) at the target, thereby modulating the activity of the deep brain target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of treating a disorder by deep brain transcranial magnet stimulation, the method comprising:
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identifying a target deep brain region associated with the disorder; aiming a TMS electromagnet at the target deep brain region; and applying power to the TMS electromagnet at a level that is below the motor threshold (MT) at the target deep brain region to modulate the activity of the target deep brain region. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of treating a disorder by deep brain transcranial magnet stimulation, the method comprising:
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identifying a target deep brain region; aiming a plurality of TMS electromagnets at the target deep brain region; and applying power to the plurality of TMS electromagnets at a level that is below the motor threshold (MT) at the target deep brain region to modulate the activity of the target deep brain region.
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