Anticonvulsive Effects of Experimental Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Abstract

In the article experimental findings about repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) anticonvulsive effects are presented. We used the maximal electroshock seizure (MES) test in rats and pentylenetetrazole model in mice which underwent of repetitive TMS various parameters of frequency, intensity and procedures number. Our results indicate of rTMS inhibitory effects in different experimental models of convulsions. Various frequencies of pulsed magnetic fields can differentially change the latency, structure and duration of experimental convulsions periods. Continuation of rTMS anticonvulsive effects investigation provide with ample opportunity to use defined magnetic stimulation patterns in clinical epileptology.