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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neurosurgery
    • Medical Imaging

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    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is effective for neurological disorders but limited by MRI incompatibility.
    • Active medical implants, including DBS leads, pose safety risks during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) due to potential heating and image artifacts.
    • Current limitations hinder the combined use of advanced neurostimulation and diagnostic imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the theory and design of novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-conditional leads for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
    • To introduce a resistive tapered stripline technology for enhanced implantable neurostimulator safety during MRI.
    • To enable effective neuromodulation alongside essential MRI diagnostics for improved patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel resistive tapered stripline technology for implantable leads.
    • Theoretical analysis of lead design to minimize Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) during MRI.
    • Evaluation of lead resistivity for efficient continuous current injection for stimulation.

    Main Results:

    • The novel high-resistance technology significantly decreases SAR, reducing MRI-related heating risks.
    • The design maintains low lead resistivity, ensuring effective continuous current injection for stimulation.
    • Demonstrated feasibility of MRI-conditional active implant systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The resistive tapered stripline technology offers a viable solution for MRI-compatible DBS leads.
    • This innovation addresses a critical limitation in active medical implants, enhancing patient safety.
    • Future development aims for integrated active implant systems benefiting patients with Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and stroke.