Standard procedure	Usually administered by stimulating the left dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex, 5 days/week over 4-6 weeks in an outpatient setting.
Contraindications	Contraindicated in individuals at increased risk for seizures, those with implanted metallic or cochlear implants, and individuals with other implanted electrical devices (such as pacemakers).
Complications	The most serious complication is generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Special points	For treatment of LLD, rTMS appears to be less efficacious than ECT.
Cost-effectiveness	Expensive