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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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Ischemic Stroke Therapeutics

Abstract

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive, painless intervention able to modulate cortical excitability and plasticity. In the past decade, research about potential benefits of rTMS in stroke rehabilitation has advanced enormously. This chapter reviews key studies that evaluated the effects of rTMS on motor function, language, neglect, and depression in individuals with stroke. Safety aspects are also discussed. The integration between rTMS, other neurophysiology techniques, and structural and functional neuroimaging is a promising strategy to target key networks involved in recovery, boost adaptive plasticity, and substantially contribute to change the game of disability from stroke.

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Conforto, A.B., Farias da Guarda, S.N. (2016). Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. In: Ovbiagele, B. (eds) Ischemic Stroke Therapeutics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17750-2_23

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