| Literature DB >> 21206577 |
K Girish1, B N Gangadhar, N Janakiramaiah.
Abstract
It is a myth that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) produces greater side effects and worsens the neurological condition when used in neurologically ill patients. With the advancement and sophistication in ECT practice standards and modification procedures, it can be safely administered either to treat selected neurological conditions or the co-morbid psychiatric illnesses without additional risks. However ECT should be administered only after thorough evaluation of risks and benefits in such individuals.Entities:
Keywords: ECT; Neorological illnesses
Year: 2002 PMID: 21206577 PMCID: PMC2954393
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Psychiatry ISSN: 0019-5545 Impact factor: 1.759