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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) continues to provoke arguments. For some it represents little more than a haphazard and degrading... Read more »
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?
When does a doctor recommend ECT? Unfortunately, the answer depends much more on who the doctor is than what a clearly defined hierarchy... Read more »
Benefits & Limitations of ECT for Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), sometimes called shock treatment, is a form of therapy for depression. ECT remains a controversial form of... Read more »
ECT or TMS? Two Options for Treating Major Depression
Major depression is the most severe form of depression and involves most or all of the symptoms associated with clinical depression.... Read more »
‘How bad do I have to be to qualify for ECT?’
Despite seven years of medication and doing what you're supposed to do, M.U. feels no relief from symptoms. M.U. says it affects every... Read more »
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Electroconvulsive Therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock treatment; ECT References Frederikse M, Petrides G, Kellner C. Continuation and maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for the... Read more »
Electroconvulsive therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to trigger a seizure. Alternative Names Shock treatment;... Read more »
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock treatment; ECT What the risks are Possible side effects from ECT include: Allergic reaction to the anesthesia ... Read more »
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