Effects of Noninvasive Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation via Concentric Ring Electrodes on Pilocarpine‐induced Status Epilepticus in Rats

Purpose: The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the antiepileptic effects of a novel noninvasive stimulation technique, transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TcES) via scalp concentric ring electrodes, on pilocarpine‐induced status epilepticus (SE) in rats.

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