A Conversation about DBS between a Medtronic Programmer and Person with Parkinson’s

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In this video, Dr. Joohi Jimenez-Shahed, movement disorder specialist and Medtronic deep brain stimulation (DBS) programmer speaks with us about what it means to program a DBS system, what to expect at your first and subsequent programming appointments, how long it takes to find the right amount of stimulation for her patients, and more.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Person living with Parkinson’s first diagnosis and progression
10:20 - Caregiver experience
13:46 - What was the process of choosing DBS?
16:20 - How does DBS work?
24:18 - What happens at initial programming appointment for DBS?
29:21 - How long does initial programming take?
30:35 - What side effects do you look for when programming?
34:01 - What should people know about DBS from a patient perspective?
36:57 - How do programming needs change over time?
38:50 - Conclusion