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Human Head Modelling Simulation Applied to Electroconvulsive Therapy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Transcranial electrical stimulation includes electrical stimulation techniques used to treat neurological conditions. Computational human head modelling has been used to investigate diverse cases of therapies and treatments. In this chapter, 3D realistic
Ahfock, Tony   +9 more
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Electroconvulsive therapy for Patients with Intellectual Disability. When and how?

open access: yesEuropean Psychiatry, 2022
Introduction Intelectual disability is an illness with an important burden on patients and caregivers, especially when severe and when comorbidities such as other psychiatric disorders are present.
F. Azevedo   +4 more
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Changes in cardiac autonomic nervous system activity during a course of electroconvulsive therapy

open access: yesNeuropsychopharmacology Reports, 2019
Aim Although electroencephalogram (EEG) seizure duration and seizure threshold change during a course of electroconvulsive therapy, the mechanisms by which these factors influence heart rate during subsequent electroconvulsive therapy sessions are ...
Yoko Suzuki   +11 more
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Propofol-Remifentanil Combination for Management of Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Patient with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

open access: yesCase Reports in Medicine, 2012
Electroconvulsive therapy can be effective in severe or treatment resistant neuroleptic malignant syndrome patients. Anesthesia and use of muscle relaxant agents for electroconvulsive therapy in such patients may encounter anesthesiologists with specific
Modabber Arasteh   +2 more
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Current trends in electroconvulsive therapy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
This bachelor thesis focuses on electroconvulsive therapy from a research and clinical perspective. Special emphasis is placed on cognitive impairment as one of the most serious side effects of electroconvulsive therapy.
Opelka, Jakub
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of psychosis in a patient with epilepsy. Clinical case

open access: yesЭпилепсия и пароксизмальные состояния, 2021
The results of successful treatment of schizophrenic psychosis with persistent catatonic symptoms, refusal to eat in a patient with epilepsy are presented.
T. V. Dokukina   +7 more
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Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid-induced organic delirium complicated by polydrug use successfully treated with electroconvulsive therapy: a case report

open access: yesJournal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Patients with gamma-hydroxybutyric acid withdrawal symptoms are at high risk of developing organic delirium, which can be fatal. The recommended first-line treatment is benzodiazepines, but treatment-resistant cases are frequent.
Mads F. Kjærgaard   +3 more
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Bipolar disorder, pregnancy, COVID-19: Electroconvulsive therapy is needed!

open access: yesEuropean Psychiatry, 2021
Introduction Treating pregnant women with bipolar disorder is among the most challenging clinical endeavors. Patients and clinicians are faced with difficult choices at every turn, and no approach is without risk.
M.F. Tascon Guerra   +2 more
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Electroconvulsive Therapy

open access: yesThe Journal of ECT, 1990
AbstractConvulsive therapy (ECT or electroshock) is an effective treatment for those with severe and persistent emotional disorders. It is safe for patients of all ages, for those with debilitating systemic illnesses and during pregnancy. It relieves symptoms in a briefer time than do psychotropic drugs.
openaire   +2 more sources

Eletroconvulsoterapia na depressão maior: aspectos atuais Electroconvulsive therapy in major depression: current aspects

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2009
OBJETIVO: A eficácia da eletroconvulsoterapia em tratar sintomas depressivos está estabelecida por meio de inúmeros estudos desenvolvidos durante as últimas décadas.
Paula Barros Antunes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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