Magnetic stimulation in clinical neurophysiology

• Other Authors: Hallett, Mark 1943- (Editor), Chokroverty, Sudhansu (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pa. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann 2005
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; Electric Stimulation; Magnetics; Nervous System Diseases > therapy
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• Physical Description: xii, 457 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780750673730; 0750673737

Brought together as a standard clinical reference, this comprehensive text covers the diagnostic modality of magnetic stimulation, plus the clinical applications used in all areas of clinical neurology. The latest edition, written and updated by international authorities, includes diagnostic methods that test for abnormalities in the brain, muscles, and nerves. It remains an important guide in the field of clinical neurology. 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. 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