Effects of pulse width and electrode placement on the efficacy and cognitive effects of electroconvulsive therapy

Background Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in major depression is effective, cognitive effects limit its use. Reducing the width of the electrical pulse and by using the right unilateral electrode placement may decrease adverse cognitive effects, while preserving efficacy. Methods In a doub...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Brain stimulation 2008-04, Vol.1 (2), p.71-83
Hauptverfasser:	Sackeim, Harold A., PhD, Prudic, Joan, MD, Nobler, Mitchell S., MD, Fitzsimons, Linda, RN, Lisanby, Sarah H., MD, Payne, Nancy, CSW, Berman, Robert M., MD, PhD, Brakemeier, Eva-Lotta, MA, Perera, Tarique, MD, Devanand, D.P., MD
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Cognition - physiology depression Depressive Disorder, Major - physiopathology Depressive Disorder, Major - prevention & control Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy Double-Blind Method efficacy electrical stimulation electroconvulsive therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy - adverse effects Electroconvulsive Therapy - instrumentation Electroconvulsive Therapy - methods Electrodes Female Humans Memory Disorders - etiology Middle Aged Neurology Neuropsychological Tests Prospective Studies Recurrence Research Design side effects Treatment Outcome
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