Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation is a procedure through which electrodes are implanted within the brain that generates electrical impulses and helps regulate abnormal waves or impulses in the brain or can affect the functions of certain cells and chemicals within the brain. The amount of electric waves to be sent to the brain are controlled by a device that is generally placed in the upper chest beneath the skin and is connected to the electrodes through a wire internally.
Conditions treated by Deep Brain Stimulation:
What is deep brain stimulation (DBS?)
DBS is often described as a pacemaker for the brain. It works much like a pacemaker, sending electrical signals to the brain instead of the heart.
When it is used?
It is primarily utilized for patients who have Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, or essential tremor (ET), and who can’t adequately control their disease with medication.
Who is eligible for DBS?
There are somewhat different criteria for determining if DBS is a good option for you based on your diagnosis and condition.
What does DBS feel like when the device is on?
During the initial programming of the DBS, individuals may experience a temporary shock or tingling as placement and levels are adjusted.
How is the improvement?
Improvement varies from patient to patient, but most DBS patients experience dramatic improvement as much as a 70 percent reduction in symptoms.
Conditions treated by Deep Brain Stimulation:
What is deep brain stimulation (DBS?)
DBS is often described as a pacemaker for the brain. It works much like a pacemaker, sending electrical signals to the brain instead of the heart.
When it is used?
It is primarily utilized for patients who have Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, or essential tremor (ET), and who can’t adequately control their disease with medication.
Who is eligible for DBS?
There are somewhat different criteria for determining if DBS is a good option for you based on your diagnosis and condition.
What does DBS feel like when the device is on?
During the initial programming of the DBS, individuals may experience a temporary shock or tingling as placement and levels are adjusted.
How is the improvement?
Improvement varies from patient to patient, but most DBS patients experience dramatic improvement as much as a 70 percent reduction in symptoms.
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation is a procedure through which electrodes are implanted within the brain that generates electrical impulses and helps regulate abnormal waves or impulses in the brain or can affect the functions of certain cells and chemicals within the brain. The amount of electric waves to be sent to the brain are controlled by a device that is generally placed in the upper chest beneath the skin and is connected to the electrodes through a wire internally.
Conditions treated by Deep Brain Stimulation:
What is deep brain stimulation (DBS?)
DBS is often described as a pacemaker for the brain. It works much like a pacemaker, sending electrical signals to the brain instead of the heart.
When it is used?
It is primarily utilized for patients who have Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, or essential tremor (ET), and who can’t adequately control their disease with medication.
Who is eligible for DBS?
There are somewhat different criteria for determining if DBS is a good option for you based on your diagnosis and condition.
What does DBS feel like when the device is on?
During the initial programming of the DBS, individuals may experience a temporary shock or tingling as placement and levels are adjusted.
How is the improvement?
Improvement varies from patient to patient, but most DBS patients experience dramatic improvement as much as a 70 percent reduction in symptoms.
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Ivy Hospital Hoshiarpur, a 160 bedded superspeciality hospital is a state of the art facility aimed at providing quality healthcare to people of the region at an affordable cost. The hospital is well equipped to cater the patients from Himacha.....
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Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available
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Fortis Medical Centre (FMC), Kolkata, is a day care centre with 26 years of trusted service. We have specialised OPD clinics, state-of-the-art ophthalmology and dentistry departments along with preventive health check-up department. The Centre has a pharmacy store .....
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In the year 1998, Dr. Sunil Chandra Bagchi and Dr. Ratish Ch. Paul founded Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre with a motto to eradicate blindness and make this world a beautiful place to those who are still in darkness. They r.....
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GNH Hospital at Gurgaon is multi superspecialty hospital catering to patients from all over the world. The hospital has truly put the city of Gurgaon on the international map as large number of patients from different parts of the world come to the hospital for adv.....
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Primus Super Speciality Hospital is a state of the art multi specialty hospital conveniently located in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. Primus Super Speciality Hospital has been designed and constructed using the most advanced medical technology, ava.....
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Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI) is a multispecialty institute of national & international repute. PSRI hospital is famous for its ambience, quality of care and high level patient satisfaction. The state-of-the-art facilities coupled with latest e.....
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Columbia Asia Referral Hospital – Yeshwanthpur is a comprehensive super specialty facility situated in the upscale Yeshwanthpur locality of Bangalore. The hospital was opened in July 2008 and is already considered among the best hospitals in India. The medica.....
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