DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION METHOD

摘要

Disclosed is a method for treating a conscious patient having impaired cognitive function. The method includes selecting a conscious patient having impaired cognitive function and applying electrical stimulation to at least a portion of the patient's intralaminar nuclei under conditions effective to relieve the patient's impaired cognitive function. A method for improving coordination of function across a patient's cortical regions is also described. The method includes applying electrical stimulation to two or more subdivisions of the patient's intralaminar nuclei. The two or more subdivisions of the patient's intralaminar nuclei modulate separates cortical regions. Using the methods of the present invention, patient suffering from impaired cognitive function can have at least a portion of the function restored, thus improving their quality of life and reducing societal costs.