Title :
An automated technique to determine the induced current in transcranial magnetic stimulation
Author :
Sabouni, Abas ; Venkateswaran, Ajay ; Shmuel, Amir ; Pouliot, Philippe ; Lesage, Frederic
Author_Institution :
Biomed. Eng. Dept., McGill Univ., Montreal, QC, Canada
Abstract :
This paper presents the development of an automated transcranial magnetic stimulation system. The finite element simulator was integrated with neuronavigation software, and a robot, to accurately localize the excitation coil and model the electromagnetic field and induced current in the head. This system allows users to see the depth, location, and shape of the magnetic field in relation to the subject´s brain on a computer monitor.
Keywords :
electromagnetic fields; finite element analysis; medical computing; transcranial magnetic stimulation; automated transcranial magnetic stimulation system; computer monitor; electromagnetic field; excitation coil; finite element simulator; induced current; neuronavigation software; robot; subject brain; Brain modeling; Coils; Finite element analysis; Head; Magnetic heads; Magnetic resonance imaging; Robots;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5315-1
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2013.6711683
