Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications and Opportunities

Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities is a comprehensive review of neurostimulation technologies for treating epilepsy, covering basic mechanisms, device characteristics, clinical applications, and future directions. It is of interest to researchers, clinicians, and trainees in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the diverse range of neurostimulation technologies currently in use and in development for the treatment of epilepsy. This book delves into the fundamental mechanisms of neurostimulation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the technical characteristics of approved and investigational neurostimulation devices. It also explores clinical applications and programming considerations of these devices, highlighting their potential benefits in managing epilepsy.

Moreover, the book discusses the progress toward next-generation device technology, emphasizing the potential for further advancements in epilepsy treatment. Leading experts in the field offer a contemporary appraisal of neurostimulation in epilepsy, highlighting recent advances, addressing unanswered questions, and proposing future directions.

This book is of immense interest to clinical, basic, and translational researchers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge applications of neurostimulation in epilepsy. Clinicians managing patients with epilepsy who receive implanted and external neurostimulation devices will also find this book invaluable. Trainees, physicians in other areas of neurology, such as Pain and Movement Disorders, as well as general medical practitioners, neurobiologists, and engineers, will also benefit from its insights.

The comprehensive nature of Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities makes it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field. It provides a thorough and up-to-date examination of neurostimulation technologies, their applications, and the potential for future breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 158 x 239 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323917025