Abstract
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment for depression. Continuation ECT (C-ECT) is indicated for patients suffering from severe, recurrent or treatment-resistant forms of depression who have responded to an index course of ECT. This review aims at giving an updated set of guidelines for the use of C-ECT for patients suffering from depression. The guidelines will describe which patients are likely to benefit from the treatment, what to consider before administering the treatments and potential adverse effects.
Translated title of the contribution | Continuation electroconvulsive therapy for depression |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V05210435 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 183 |
Issue number | 51 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 20 Dec 2021 |