Key Differences Between High Frequency & Low Frequency rTMS Protocols - Dr. Martjin Arns

Dr. Sanil Rege, Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder of Psych Scene and Psych Scene Hub speaks to Dr. Martijn Arns, Chief Scientific Adviser, NeuroCare Group; Founding Director & Senior Researcher at Research Institute Brainclinics about neuromodulation on the topic of key differences between high frequency & low-frequency rTMS protocols.
Take-Home Points
• Remission and response rates remain consistent, regardless of the level of rTMS stimulation applied.
• 1 Hz and 10 Hz protocols are used to stimulate the right and left sides of the brain respectively when treating depression, although 1 Hz bilateral treatment has recently shown to be beneficial for patients.
• 1 Hz stimulation is considered to be the safest protocol and better tolerated by patients.
Full article: psychscenehub.com/video/key-d...

[@rajeshsangawat3119]

Thanks Dr, can you suggest best frequency for left and right for autism child not interested to write and read.
We already given rTMS to our child

[@PsychiatrySimplified]

This is very difficult to answer here on a forum. Your child’s doctor or psychiatrist will be the best person to provide individualised advice. Wish you and your child well

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

Why is 1hz safer?

[@PsychiatrySimplified]

It’s a lower frequency - LF-rTMS causes less pain and has a higher safety profile - even in epilepsy patients.

[@suni55555]

Sir LF 1HZ and HF 70HZ my EEG report

[@millstreetteut7835]

Im scared i had high frequency on the right side and since than i have high anxiety

[@PsychiatrySimplified]

Would be good to discuss this with your doctor.

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

What frequency, part of the brain and what was the rationale for doing that? Are you left handed?

[@hiteshpatelupo2053]

First comment.
WHAT??????

[@PsychiatrySimplified]

Yup welcome 😁.