Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is effective following repeated courses in the treatment of major depressive disorder--a case report.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a relatively new treatment modality for psychiatric patients. rTMS was demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of depression. However, longitudinal outcome studies have not yet been published. Relapse rates are higher in depressed patients and most of them do not respond to the same treatment with similar success. In this report we present a patient, who experienced relapse with the various conventional drug treatments, but responded well to rTMS at three different points in time.
Dannon
Pinhas N
PN
Chaim Sheba Medical Ctr, Psychiatry Ward, ECT-TMS Unit, Tel Hashomer 52621, Israel. pndannon.sheba.health.gov.il
Grunhaus
Leon
L
D000368:Aged; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D050781:Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation; D016896:Treatment Outcome