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J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci · Jan 1999
Safety and efficacy of ECT in patients with head injury: a case series.
- R Kant, C E Coffey, and A M Bogyi.
- Head Injury Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA.
- J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1999 Jan 1;11(1):32-7.
AbstractElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. Eleven patients who had sustained a closed head injury were treated with ECT for their psychiatric symptoms. Eight patients responded to an index course of ECT: 2 were partial responders and became responders during continuation ECT (cECT); 1 patient was a nonresponder. Post-ECT Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination and Mini-Mental State Examination scores showed no significant decline (P > 0.70 and P > 0.89, respectively) from baseline. Eight patients received cECT, without any lasting cognitive side effects. These findings indicate that ECT can be used effectively in patients with a history of closed head injury, without adverse effects on cognitive functioning.
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