What is Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation?
Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is an FDA-approved treatment for severe, treatment-resistant depression. iTBS uses the same machine and technology as TMS, except at a different frequency. To treat patients with iTBS, we find the treatment location, the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (lDLPFC) the exact same way as traditional TMS. In fact, the two treatments […]
What to Expect on Your First TMS Visit for Treating Depression
The first TMS visit can be anxiety-provoking for a lot of people. It’s a very different treatment, and patients often don’t know what to expect. That’s why we hope to demystify exactly what happens when you come in for an initial TMS appointment. It’s often an exciting time for us as clinicians, because we’ve seen […]