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A Virtual Patient Simulator Based on Human Connectome and 7 T MRI for Deep Brain Stimulation

Authors:
Giorgio Bonmassar
Leonardo Angelone
Nikos Makris

Keywords: VPS; DBS; OCD; MRI; CT; safety; specific absorption rate; SAR; heating

Abstract:
This paper presents a virtual model of patients with Deep Brain Stimulation implants. The model is based on Human Connectome and 7 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data. We envision that the proposed virtual patient simulator will enable radio frequency power dosimetry on patients with deep brain stimulation implants undergoing MRI. Results from the proposed virtual patient study may facilitate the use of clinical MRI instead of computed tomography scans. The virtual patient will be flexible and morphable to relate to patient-specific neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which benefit from deep brain stimulation

Pages: 364 to 372

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2014. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2014

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2660