Deep Brain Stimulation Quiz

What is the purpose of using local field potentials (LFPs) in deep brain stimulation (DBS)?

• To enhance cognitive function

• To replace medication

• To provide objective information regarding patient clinical status

• To measure blood pressure

What does the sensing feature of the Percept™ PC system allow clinicians to do?

• Administer medication remotely

• Monitor heart rate

• Correlate LFP fluctuations with symptoms and events

• Track patient weight

What can LFP snapshots help assess?

• Patient's sleep patterns

• Blood sugar levels

• Magnitude of the LFP signal over a range of frequencies

• Patient's diet

What does a high synchrony of beta activity potentially represent?

• On-time

• Off-time

• Medication effectiveness

• Patient's mood

What is indicated by peaks appearing during tracked events in the timeline?

• Time of day

• Frequencies associated with symptoms of interest

• Increased medication dosage

• Patient's age

What is a contraindication for Medtronic DBS Therapy?

• Patients over 80 years of age

• Patients who are unable to properly operate the neurostimulator

• Patients with essential tremor

• Patients with Parkinson's disease

What should patients avoid to prevent damage to the implanted components of the neurostimulation system?

• Reading

• Excessive bending, twisting, or stretching

• Walking

• Swimming

What is a potential risk associated with high amplitude stimulation parameter settings?

• Improved memory

• Increased energy levels

• Enhanced mood

• Brain tissue damage