ECT's effects on psychopathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is ECT?
A
Electroconlvulsive therapy
2
Q
What was ECT mainly used for when discovered?
A
Schizophrenic patients with epileptic seizures
3
Q
What is ECT used for today?
A
- mainly for severe depression
- acute delirous conditions
- mania, schizophrenia, PD …
4
Q
When is ECT 1st choise treatment for depression?
A
- psychotic depression
- stupor/severe psychomotor inhibition
- imminent suicidality
- severe somatic illness
5
Q
What are the cognitive side effects?
A
- postictal confusion
- subjective memory deficit
- executive functions
- episodic memory
