Anodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Over the Motor Cortex Increases Sympathetic Nerve Activity

Conclusions: Anodal tDCS of the motor cortex shifts autonomic nervous system balance toward sympathetic dominance due at least in part to an increase in sympathetic output. These results suggest further investigation is warranted on tDCS use in patient groups with potential autonomic dysfunction, such as stroke patients.
Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research