Ongoing ECT Does Not Equal Ongoing Cognitive Problems
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 14, Number 5, May 2016
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv14n5/
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Topics: Brain Devices | Research Update
Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX
Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is well known to cause short-term amnesia and disorientation around the time of treatment. However, for most of our patients, these cognitive side effects improve and disappear fairly quickly, usually within a few days. We have less information about how long-term ECT may affect our patients, such as those who have had multiple courses over the years, or those who have undergone maintenance monthly treatments. A recent study provides us with some reassuring data.
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