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N De Geeter¹, G Crevecoeur, L Dupré

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Realistic head models for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) require accurate tissue properties. Incorporating anisotropy and frequency-dependent permittivity significantly impacts induced currents and electric fields, improving patient-specific simulations.

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Area of Science:

Computational electromagnetics
Biophysics
Neuroscience

Background:

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) requires accurate head models for effective application.
Current models often oversimplify tissue properties, neglecting anisotropy and frequency dependence.
Realistic modeling is crucial for understanding TMS-induced electromagnetic fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of tissue anisotropy, permittivity, and frequency dependence on TMS simulations.
To develop a more accurate computational model for patient-specific TMS.
To assess the sensitivity of induced fields to these parameters in cerebral voxels.

Main Methods:

Utilized T1-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI for realistic head geometry.
Incorporated dispersive anisotropic tissue properties.
Employed the anisotropic independent impedance method for electromagnetic calculations.

Main Results:

Tissue anisotropy caused up to 32% and 19% differences in maximum induced currents and electric fields, respectively.
Neglecting permittivity led to significant reductions (72% and 24%) in maximum currents and fields.
Dispersive effects introduced a 6% difference in maximum currents; electric fields varied linearly with frequency.

Conclusions:

Accurate modeling of tissue anisotropy, permittivity, and frequency dependence is essential for precise TMS simulations.
Patient-specific models incorporating these parameters enhance the reliability of computer-assisted TMS.
Findings underscore the need for detailed, realistic head models in TMS research and clinical applications.