Serotonin syndrome after electroconvulsive therapy for refractory depression
A case report of a woman who experienced seratonin syndrome following ECT.
A case report of a woman who experienced seratonin syndrome following ECT.
ECT alters brain connectivity, reducing beta synchronization in the left hemisphere, which correlates with cognitive decline. These changes may explain memory loss and other cognitive side effects experienced after treatment.
Studies are finding that people are not getting enough information about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) before, during, and after treatment. This study is exploring people's experiences with what they are told about the treatment.
ECT can directly impact the trigemnial nerve. This paper discusses the trigeminal cardiac reflex, the dive reflex, and their impact on all bodily systems.