How Long Will the Deep Brain Stimulation System Last?

How Long Will the Deep Brain Stimulation System Last? (0:36)

A deep brain stimulation system can last decades, according to Sri Sarma, PhD, a biomedical engineer and Johns Hopkins University professor. Watch this Healthmaker video to learn more.

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About Sridevi Sarma, PhD

Sridevi Sarma, PhD, is a biomedical engineer and a professor at the Institute of Computational Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Sarma's work centers around deep brain stimulation, Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. She is the winner of a Catalyst Award and has been featured on NatGeo Channel's Brain Games show.

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How Long Will the Deep Brain Stimulation System Last?