The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Device and Foundational Techniques

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a technique that is constantly evolving. Today, not only are there a number of technical options to consider, but also a number of methodological and experimental options. In this chapter, we supply a comprehensive overview of these many considerations. We first examine the physical and hardware foundations of TMS (including electromagnetic induction, stimulator characteristics, and coil variations). Following this, we briefly outline the most utilized and efficacious stimulation paradigms (including varied single and repetitive pulse patterns). Finally, we offer several practical procedural techniques universal to all devices and protocols.
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