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Revolutionizing Care: The Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Parkinson's Disease
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a revolutionary treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), offering hope and improved quality of life for many patients. This surgical procedure involves implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain to modulate abnormal neural activity.
To comprehend the significance of DBS, it's crucial to grasp Parkinson's disease. PD is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremors, stiffness, and impaired balance. It significantly impacts quality of life for millions worldwide. Today in this episode of Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) podcast we embark on an enlightening journey into the realm of DBS therapy, a revolutionary treatment offering hope and relief to those battling Parkinson’s disease.
Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr Sandhya Manorenj - Consultant Adult and Pediatric Neurologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to uncover the transformative potential of this innovative therapy, offering hope and relief to millions around the globe.
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1. Revolutionizing Care: The Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Parkinson's Disease (00:00:00)
2. what is Parkinson’s disease? (00:00:46)
3. What are motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? (00:01:42)
4. What is DBS? (00:02:39)
5. What is DBS surgery? (00:02:54)
6. When is DBS indicated or advised in PD patient? (00:04:28)
7. Can DBS improve non-motor symptoms of PD? (00:05:01)
8. Is DBS an approved treatment in PD? (00:05:23)
9. Who will benefit maximum with DBS surgery? (00:06:04)
10. How long the benefit of DBS lasts? (00:06:16)
11. What are the risks of doing DBS surgery? (00:07:11)
12. What are the components of The DBS System? (00:07:47)
13. Which brain targets should be used to implant the DBS lead? (00:08:02)
14. How long does the procedure of DBS surgery takes? (00:08:15)
15. What is the frequency at which target organ are stimulated in DBS? (00:08:20)
16. When the effect of DBS does start, immediately after DBS surgery or later? (00:08:34)
17. Does DBS permanently damage brain tissue? (00:08:57)
18. What is honeymoon period of PD? (00:09:05)
19. How often a patient undergoing DBS surgeries need to visit doctor? (00:10:01)
20. Does the DBS device should be turned off during night? (00:10:33)
21. What precautions to be taken after undergoing DBS surgery? (00:10:47)
22. Can a person undergo MRI study while on DBS device or brain pacemaker? (00:11:45)
23. Can a person with DBS device use electronic devices like cell phone, fridge, and iron box? (00:12:09)
24. What are the things a patient with DBS device should avoid? (00:12:27)
25. Overall what does DBS do in patient with PD? (00:12:38)
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