Handbook of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340720093 ISBN 13: 9780340720097

Publisher: CRC Press, 2001

Synopsis

Transcranial Magnetic Stimul0tion (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that has revolutionised the study of the human nervous system allowing in-depth investigations of complex voluntary motor control pathways. Today, many of the techniques used in TMS have become routine in clinical electrophysiological assessments. As an investigative tool, its application ranges from clinical diagnostics to cognitive research. Now the use of repetitive TMS (rTMS) is gaining support amongst psychiatrists as evidence suggests that it may provide an alternative to ECT in treating depression and other psychiatric disorders.



This handbook brings together the basic science, fundamental principles, and essential procedures of TMS needed by all those useing or planning to use the technique clinically or in research. The final two sections focus upon current up to date knowledge of applications of the technique. Written in a digestible style by world authorities in different related specialties, the Handbook of TMS will be a valuable and comprehensive guide for clinical neurophysiologists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists and psychiatrists.

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Review

Provides the most comprehensive coverage of transcranial magnetic stimulation now available.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

Synopsis

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a method for stimulating the cerebral cortex through the intact skull by use of a coil delivering a rapidly changing magnetic field. It has applications in neuropsychiatric diagnosis, and in psychiatric therapy, using around one million times less energy than is required for traditional electroconvulsive therapy. Bringing together the basic science, fundamental principles, and essential practicalities of TMS, this book should prove useful to all users whether they are using the technique clinically or in research. The final two sections then bring together current up to date knowledge of applications of the technique. This handbook offers a companion to users of TMS in all departments of neurology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and psychiatry.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340720093
• ISBN 13: 9780340720097
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416
• Editor: Pascual-Leone Alvaro