Determining stimulation levels for transcranial magnetic stimulation
CA 2546236 C · Owner: Riehl, Mark Edward · Inventors: Riehl, Mark Edward
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Induced , movement in a patient (40) is detected and correlated with a , TMS stimulating pulse so as to determine the patient's motor , threshold stimulation level. Direct visual or audible feedback is , provided to the operator (10) indicating that a valid stimulation , has occurred so that the operator (10) may adjust the stimulation , accordingly. A search algorithm (50) may be used to direct , a convergence to the motor threshold stimulation level with , or without operator intervention. A motion detector (60) is used or, alternatively the motion detector , (60) is replaced with a direct motor evoked potential (MEP) , measurement device that measures induced neurological …
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- Filed November 17, 2004 and granted April 22, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 17, 2024.
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