Magnetic Stimulation in Clinical Neurophysiology 2/e

Features


Delivers a detailed analysis of the physics of magnetic stimulation
as well as basic mechanisms of how magnetic stimulation activates
neural tissue.
Presents expert guidance on the clinical uses of TMS as well as its
therapeutic and research applications.



What's New


Covers the field’s hottest topics in chapters on Evaluation of
Epilepsy and Anticonvulsants and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in
Sleep and Sleep-Related Disorders.
Discusses the future uses of TMS



- Contetns -


1. Basic Electromagnetism
2. Basic Physics and Design of TMS Devices and Coils
3. Activation of Peripheral Nerve and Nerve Roots
4. Transcranial Electrical and Magnetic Simulation of the Brain:
Basic Physiological Mechanisms
5. The Physiology and Safety of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation (rTMS)
6. Central Motor Conduction and its Clinical Application
7. Evaluation of Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, and Thoracic Nerve
8. Cranial Nerves
9. TMS and Brain Plasticity
10. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
11. Motor System Physiology
12. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Movement Disorders
13. Cerebellar Stimulation in Normal Subjects and Ataxic Patients
14. The Role of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Study of
Fatigue
15. Treatment of Movement Disorders
16. TMS in Stroke
17. Evaluation of Epilepsy and Anticonvulsants
18. Components of Language as Revealed by Magnetic Stimulation
19. Other Cognitive Functions
20. Individual Differences in the Response to TMS of the Motor Cortex
21. Potential Therapeutic Uses of TMS in Psychiatric Disorders
22. External Modulation of Visual Perception by Transcranial Magnetic
and Direct Current Stimulation of the Visual Cortex
23. Somatosensory System
24. Eye Movements
25. Intraoperative Monitoring of Corticospinal Function using
Transcranial Stimulation of the Motor Cortex
26. Magnetic Stimulation in the Assessment of the Respiratory Muscle
Pump
27. Clinical Applications of Functional Magnetic Stimulation in
Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
28. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Migraine
29. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Sleep and Sleep-Related
Disorders
30. TMS Studies in Children