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The procedure
The procedure
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure using a tabletop or handheld device. The device is placed on the scalp and either single (sTMS) or repeated (rTMS) magnetic pulses are delivered. The frequency, intensity, duration and interval times of pulses can be varied. The device automatically records treatments in an integrated headache diary, which patients can use to identify headache patterns and trigger factors. Patients can carry on taking regular medications, including drugs to prevent migraines.