Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of depression: Review of published studies

Abstract

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) offers a new nonpharmacology treatment of depression. Authors review and discuss main characteristics of rTMS (localization, frequency, intensity, number of stimulus and session) and clinical efficacy in published studies.

Keywords

• repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
• depressive disorder
• affective disorders
• treatment