When All Else Fails: The Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Conditions Other than Major Depressive Episode.
The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for those suffering from major depressive disorder is well-evidenced, time-honored, and recognized by most treatment guidelines. However, since its inception ECT has been used by practitioners for a broader range of neuropsychiatric conditions. This article reviews the highly variable evidence supporting the use of ECT in conditions other than depression, such as schizophrenia, bipolar manic states, catatonia, Parkinson disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
['Rosenquist|Peter B|PB|', 'Youssef|Nagy A|NA|', 'Surya|Sandarsh|S|', 'McCall|William V|WV|']
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Electroconvulsive therapy Schizophrenia Catatonia Post-traumatic stress disorder Bipolar disorder Indications Mania