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LIVING WITH DBS THERAPY DBS THERAPY FOR DYSTONIA

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SURGERY

Following the implantation of the DBS device, you’ll work with the healthcare team to make sure the therapy meets the specific needs.

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ACCESS TO MRI CONDITIONAL SCANS

Medtronic provides access to MRI Conditional anywhere on the body,† allowing patient to get the diagnostic tests may need.

LEARN ABOUT MRI

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Find resources that will help avoid problems and get support while receiving DBS for dystonia.‡

GET SUPPORT

USING THE PROGRAMMER

Learn to recognise the buttons, symbols, and functions you’ll use on the patient programmer.

MASTER THE BASICS
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LEARN WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR

If experiencing any of these symptoms or situations with the DBS therapy, contact a doctor.

FIND OUT WHEN TO CALL
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Medtronic DBS systems are MR Conditional which means they are safe for MRI scans only under certain conditions. If the conditions are not met, the MRI could cause tissue heating especially at the implanted lead(s) in the brain which may result in serious and permanent injury or death. Before having an MRI, always talk with the doctor who manages your DBS to determine your eligibility and discuss potential benefits and risks of MRI. For further information, please call Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810.

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With some Medtronic DBS systems under certain conditions.

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Humanitarian Device - Authorized by Federal Law as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia, including generalized and/or segmental dystonia, hemidystonia, and cervical dystonia (torticollis), in patients seven years of age or above. The effectiveness of the devices for treating these conditions has not been demonstrated.