Case Report
RTMS for recurrent major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder comorbid with atrial fibrillation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15522673 |
|---|---|
| Authors | VIPUL REDDY (0000-0002-1166-9215, International Neuromodulation Society, corresponding author), Nadia Frutkin (College of the Desert), Abeer Prakash Singh (International Neuromodulation Society), Abeer Singh (Division of Clinical Neuromodulation Research, Karma TMS), Manya Pappu (International Charter School), Khimaya Raval (College of the Desert), Mark Odron (International Neuromodulation Society), Charles Vigilia (International Neuromodulation Society), Kenneth Blum (0000-0001-6727-803X, Eötvös Loránd University), David Baron (0000-0001-7670-2613, Western University of Health Sciences), Keerthy Sunder (University of California, Riverside) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Pages | 1719274-1719274 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1719274 |
| PMID | 41822211 |
| OpenAlex | W7131360557 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
This paper examines the utilization of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat recurrent Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in a patient comorbid with atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of common heart arrhythmia. Symptoms of AF can increase the risk of MDD and GAD, negatively impacting quality of life. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved modality for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) and has shown promise for off-label treatment of anxiety disorders. Quantitative psychometric questionnaires were administered weekly, using the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), which revealed symptom reductions of 55% and 22.2%, respectively
Anxiety · Atrial fibrillation · Depression (economics · Generalized anxiety disorder · Major depressive disorder · Panic disorder · Transcranial magnetic stimulation · Cardiac Health and Mental Health · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |