Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Autonomic Function

Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Autonomic Function

Over the course of the development of deep brain stimulation (DBS) into a well-established therapy for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, its utility as a potential treatment for autonomic dysfunction has emerged. Dysfunction of autonomic processes is common in neurological disease...

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Main Authors: Adam Basiago, Devin K. Binder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
deep brain stimulation
autonomic dysfunction
subthalamic nucleus
periaqueductal or periventricular gray
globus pallidus interna
thalamus
blood pressure
sweating
micturition
gastrointestinal motility
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/3/33

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