Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) remains a vital treatment option for certain psychiatric conditions. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides in-depth insights into ECT, exploring its mechanisms, efficacy, and safety profile. Curated by our expert editors, the content emphasizes the clinical scenarios where ECT can be most beneficial, ensuring psychiatrists have a nuanced understanding of this powerful therapeutic modality.

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Recently published articles about Electroconvulsive Therapy

PCC
Letter to the Editor

June 4, 2020

In this letter to the editor, the authors describe a small population of patients unable to receive ECT due to medical risks who received ketamine for depression.
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Case Report

August 15, 2019

A patient develops catatonia after resolution of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Is ECT a possible treatment option?
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Case Report

June 6, 2019

Here, read about a patient who developed a rotator cuff injury after receiving modified ECT. This vignette emphasizes the importance of ensuring muscle relaxation prior to administering ECT, especially...
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Case Report

May 30, 2019

ECT has shown positive results in severe cases of OCD. Here, the authors report 3 cases of patients with severe OCD who responded differently to ECT. Their findings may...
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PCC
Article

October 18, 2018

Obsessive-compulsive-related disorders include conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder and skin-picking disorder, as well as tic disorders and self-injurious behaviors. Could electroconvulsive therapy be an effective treatment option? Read...
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Article

July 5, 2018

Although ECT is effective for catatonia, it is unknown whether it contributes to the onset of a pulmonary embolism from a residual deep vein thrombosis. This case series examines...
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