ABC's of TMS
"TMS" not abbreviated
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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What is the number of treatments per acute course of therapy?
Paperwork given to patient to explain treatment and to sign agreement for TMS therapy
What is the Consent Form?
NeuroStar TMS received FDA Approval in this year
What is 2008?
Success TMS "OG" Treater
Who is Courtney Knapp?
(Main) Contradication for NeuroStar TMS
What is: Implanted, ferromagnetic metal, in or around the head (30cm)
3000
What is the total number of pulses for MDD TMS therapy?
The medical school that Dr. Israel attended
What is University of Florida?
Three (3) Main Criteria for Insurance Coverage
What are:
1) Primary Diagnosis of MDD
2) Tried and/or failed 4 antidepressants (from at least 2 categories) during their current episode
3) PHQ-9 (or other scale) scores showing severity
4
What is the number of seconds of stimulation?
The city where Success TMS all began
Where is Lake Worth?
Most common side effect associated with TMS therapy
What is Scalp Pain or Discomfort?
30cm / 12 inches
What is the distance needed from the treatment site, in relation to contraindications?
The number of states with Success TMS locations
What is six (6)?
The area targeted to treat MDD
What is the Left Prefrontal Dorsal Lateral Cortex?
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What is the standard interval (in seconds) between trains?