What is Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
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TYPES:Generic: Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT
Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy refers to the placement of electrodes on both sides of the head during the administration of electroconvulsive treatments (ECT). Bilateral is considered more effective and is used more commonly than unilateral and bifrontal placement.
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How do members experience Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 35 | 23 | |
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 24 | 18 | |
| Depressed mood | 16 | 14 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 4 | 5 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 3 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Memory problems | 15 | |
| Headaches | 6 | |
| Memory loss | 6 | |
| Short term memory problems | 3 | |
| Cognitive impairment | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 20 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
jackiebipolar
evaluated on Sep 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for stop suicidal depression: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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guineapig
evaluated on Jan 20, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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