At risk for life-threatening symptoms or hospitalization |
Parkinson’s disease with DBS-withdrawal syndrome risk factors*; Generalized dystonia; Tourette syndrome with head snapping tics or self-injurious behavior; Depression depending on target+
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Highest priority for replacement |
Severe symptoms with therapy cessation; may require hospitalization or seek care via emergency services |
Non-generalized dystonias; Advanced Parkinson’s disease with meaningful DBS benefit; Severe essential tremor without caregivers to assist with activities of daily living; Tourette syndrome with severe tics; Obsessive compulsive disorder; Depression depending on target+; Epilepsy |
High priority for replacement |
Mild to moderate symptoms with therapy cessation; not requiring hospitalization |
Most essential tremor; Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD, depression or epilepsy with only mild DBS benefit; Mild Tourette syndrome |
Moderate priority for replacement |