Download TMS Therapy Fact Sheet For Depression and Anxiety

TMS Therapy Fact Sheet
For Depression and Anxiety
What is TMS Therapy?
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy for the treatment
of depression is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure that uses a
pulsed magnetic field, similar in type and strength to those
produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.
The pulsed magnetic field stimulates function in brain regions
known to affect mood and anxiety. These regions include the left
prefrontal cortex which is directly stimulated by TMS Therapy and
deeper regions such as the cingulate cortex which is indirectly
activated by TMS.
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~37 minute treatment
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Awake and alert
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No anesthesia or sedation needed
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No negative effects on thinking and memory
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After treatment, patients can drive or return to work
None of the side effects typical with antidepressant medications.
*Some patients experience headache or mild to moderate pain or discomfort at or near the
treatment area
Who can benefit from TMS Therapy?
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When antidepressants are not working to provide FULL relief of symptoms
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If medications are causing side effects - limiting quality of life
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Sexual dysfunction, Weight gain, Dry mouth, Confused thinking
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Those seeking a non-medication treatment (Purest, pregnant or nursing etc.)
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Non-mental health medications that conflict with antidepressants
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None of the side effects typical with antidepressant medications.
*Some patients experience headache or mild to moderate pain or discomfort at or near the
treatment area
Marilyn Vache, MD; Medical Director ▪ Austin TMS Clinic for Depression
3724 Jefferson Street ▪ Austin, TX 78731 ▪ 512 458-1000
How TMS Therapy® Works - A Unique Mechanism of Action
Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses a highly focused pulsed magnetic field, similar in type and
strength to those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, to stimulate cortical
neurons.
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1. Pulsed magnetic fields induce
small electric currents in the
prefrontal cortex of the brain
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2. Local neurons depolarize and
release neurotransmitters
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3. Distant areas of the limbic
system are activated via
neuronal pathways increasing
blood flow and glucose
metabolism rise in the stimulated
regions
These Actions are thought to
result in improved mood.
TMS Therapy Proven Neuroimaging Changes
Activation of brain circuit
following a course of TMS
applied to the
left front part of the brain in
patients with Major Depression.
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Marilyn Vache, MD
Austin TMS Clinic for Depression
3724 Jefferson Street
Austin, TX 78731
512 458-1000
www.austintmsclinic.com