What is Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
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TYPES:Generic: Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT
In bifrontal electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), an uncommon variation, the electrode position is somewhere between bilateral (electrodes placed on both sides of the head) and unilateral (both electrodes placed on one side of the head).
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How do members experience Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 8 | 4 | |
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 6 | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 4 | 2 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 2 | 0 | |
| Bipolar depressive episodes | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Memory loss | 1 | |
| Memory problems | 1 | |
| Short term memory problems | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 1 |
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