2 hrs 6 mins | HEALTH and FITNESS | Diseases and Conditions | Nervous System (incl. Brain)The aim of this book is to describe the various types of surgical treatment that can be utilized to reduce Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms in a subset of carefully selected individuals with a specific symptom or symptoms. This book will focus on the following potential therapies: deep brain stimulation (DBS), duopa therapy, lesion therapy, focused ultrasound.
This book was designed as a practical guide to explain the complete process required for people with Parkinson's and families considering surgical therapy. The content describes everything from the decision to have surgery, and the...
The aim of this book is to describe the various types of surgical treatment that can be utilized to reduce Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms in a subset of carefully selected individuals with a specific symptom or symptoms. This book will focus on the following potential therapies: deep brain stimulation (DBS), duopa therapy, lesion therapy, focused ultrasound.
This book was designed as a practical guide to explain the complete process required for people with Parkinson's and families considering surgical therapy. The content describes everything from the decision to have surgery, and the day of surgery, to surgical recovery. While the information contained in this book is intended to facilitate a discussion of surgical options with family, friends and healthcare team members, it is not meant to replace the advice of expert healthcare professionals involved in your care.
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 00 Opening Credits |
0 mins 14 secs |
| 2. | 01 Introduction |
1 mins 39 secs |
| 3. | 02 Chapter One- About Parkinson's Disease |
4 mins 09 secs |
| 4. | 03 Chapter Two- Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy An Overview |
2 mins 13 secs |
| 5. | 04 How DBS works |
7 mins 14 secs |
| 6. | 05 DBS devices |
5 mins 34 secs |
| 7. | 06 DBS Questions and Answers |
16 mins 30 secs |
| 8. | 07 Chapter Three- DBS Risks, Complications, Special Information and Warnings |
2 mins 03 secs |
| 9. | 08 Serious or permanent complications |
1 mins 01 secs |
| 10. | 09 Temporary or reversible complications |
2 mins 53 secs |
| 11. | 10 Other risks of surgery |
1 mins 31 secs |
| 12. | 11 Special Information and Warnings |
6 mins 01 secs |
| 13. | 12 Chapter Four- DBS Before, During and After Surgery |
4 mins 34 secs |
| 14. | 13 Pre-surgery tests and evaluations |
2 mins 26 secs |
| 15. | 14 Preparing for the surgery |
2 mins 43 secs |
| 16. | 15 The Surgery |
6 mins 40 secs |
| 17. | 16 After Surgery Care |
1 mins 50 secs |
| 18. | 17 Avoiding Infection After Surgery |
1 mins 52 secs |
| 19. | 18 Mood changes |
3 mins 27 secs |
| 20. | 19 Chapter Five- DBS Adjustment of Stimulation |
11 mins 19 secs |
| 21. | 20 Chapter Six- Duopa Therapy An Overview |
1 mins 52 secs |
| 22. | 21 DUOPA Risks, Complications, Special Information and Warnings |
1 mins 02 secs |
| 23. | 22 Chapter Seven- Duopa Before, During and After the Procedure |
2 mins 28 secs |
| 24. | 23 Frequently Asked Questions about DUOPA Therapy |
4 mins 38 secs |
| 25. | 24 Chapter Eight- Lesion Therapy An Overview |
0 mins 57 secs |
| 26. | 25 Risks, Complications, Special Information and Warnings for Lesion Therapy |
2 mins 55 secs |
| 27. | 26 Chapter Nine- Focus Ultrasound An Overview |
3 mins 00 secs |
| 28. | 27 Risks, Complications, Special Information and Warnings for Focused Ultrasound |
2 mins 40 secs |
| 29. | 28 Chapter Ten- Emerging Changes and Future Directions in Surgical Treatments |
1 mins 19 secs |
| 30. | 29 A new DBS approach to surgery |
2 mins 29 secs |
| 31. | 30 MRI- or CT-guided DBS versus traditional microelectrode recording |
1 mins 59 secs |
| 32. | 31 Getting DBS therapy sooner rather than later |
1 mins 21 secs |
| 33. | 32 On the horizon |
1 mins 59 secs |
| 34. | 33 Five Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Clinical Trial Studying Stem Cells |
3 mins 47 secs |
| 35. | 34 Going to the Hospital When You Have a Stimulator Implanted |
0 mins 57 secs |
| 36. | 35 About the Parkinson's Foundation |
1 mins 52 secs |
| 37. | 36 Acknowledgements |
0 mins 34 secs |
| 38. | 37 Disclaimer |
0 mins 39 secs |
| 39. | 38 Closing Credits |
0 mins 27 secs |
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