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They've had more time in their life to generate heart disease, problems with the blood vessels in the brain, other problems that makes the surgery riskier.

ANNOUNCER: Deep brain stimulation is a promising but selective procedure. Used effectively, it has proven to ameliorate advanced symptoms of Parkinson's. But like any method, patients considering this strategy to fight Parkinson's need to research the efficacy of the procedure.

ANNOUNCER: After the procedures some patients may experience side effects. Fortunately, they are usually mild and reversible.

BLAIR FORD, MD: People ask, "How long with the deep brain stimulation work?" And the answer is unknown, but some of the cases that are the longest out are several years now. We have followed patients for three or four years who continue to do well.

ANNOUNCER: A good start on finding out whether deep brain stimulation is right for you, is by talking with your doctor.

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