Mayo Clinic Talks

Mayo Clinic Talks 660: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease


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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Lauren Jackson, M.D.  Deep brain stimulation is an established management option for Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a neurosurgical procedure in which thin electrodes are implanted into various areas of the brain and then connected to a pulse generator that produces electrical stimulation which modulates abnormal brain activity. The procedure has the potential to improve the quality of life in those with...
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Mayo Clinic TalksBy Podcast de Medicina · by casiMedicos