Method of controlling epilepsy by brain stimulation

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PATENT NO 5800474
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08742841

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A method of preventing seizures as experienced by persons with Epilepsy. High frequency electrical stimulation pulses are supplied to the subthalamic nucleus thereby blocking neural activity in the subthalamic nucleus and reducing excitatory input to the substantia nigra which leads to a reduction in the occurrence of seizures.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benabid, Alim L Meylan, FR 2 350
Marescaux, Christian Strasbourg, FR 5 262

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