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Review
. 2013:116:491-7.
doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53497-2.00039-5.

Epilepsy

Alexander Rotenberg  1
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Review

Epilepsy

Alexander Rotenberg. Handb Clin Neurol. 2013.

Abstract

Noninvasive brain stimulation, particularly transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), are emerging as realistic tools for seizure control. Numerous open-label trials and a few recent randomized controlled trials suggest the capacity of both techniques to suppress seizures. Additionally, specialized TMS protocols aimed to map cortical function and to measure cortical excitability may have realistic roles as diagnostic tools in epilepsy. As the prevalence of drug-resistant epilepsy has not changed in recent years, TMS and tDCS offer noninvasive and nonpharmacological options to improve control of intractable seizures.

Keywords: TMS; cortical excitability; noninvasive brain stimulation; seizures; tDCS.

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