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12 de oct. de 2018 · ECT is a procedure that uses electric currents to trigger a seizure and treat severe mental health conditions, such as depression, mania and catatonia. Learn about the benefits, risks, side effects and preparation of ECT from Mayo Clinic.
12 de feb. de 2024 · Shock therapy, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a medical treatment for severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Learn how ECT works, what to expect, and who should not get it.
16 de feb. de 2022 · ECT is effective for several disorders, particularly severe or treatment-resistant depression, with a rapid response, but stigma has impeded its use. The mechanism is not known, but a seizure...
20 de ene. de 2023 · Learn how ECT works, who might benefit from it, and what are the possible side effects. Also, explore other brain stimulation techniques and alternative therapies for depression.
20 de feb. de 2020 · Electroconvulsive therapy is a procedure that applies electrical stimulation to produce a generalized seizure. Though first introduced more than half a century ago, ECT is reserved as the last resort in treating severe mental disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder ( Husain et al., 2004; Schoeyen et al., 2015; Malhi and Mann, 2018 ).
19 de jun. de 2018 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a rapid and effective treatment for severe depression, but it has side effects and risks. A study by Johns Hopkins researchers reveals how ECT activates a gene in the hippocampus that enhances communication between neurons.
24 de jul. de 2023 · ECT has an exceptionally broad therapeutic spectrum, with evidence for benefit in unipolar and bipolar disorder (including the acute treatment of depressive and manic episodes, psychotic...
