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Short duration induced seizures and therapeutic outcome at electroconvulsive therapy applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

J. P. Joyce
J. P. Joyce*
Affiliation:
Ogwr Health Unit, Glanrhyd & Penyfair Hospitals, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF31 4LN
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is reported the most effective treatment for severe endogenous depressive illness but may also be useful in the treatment of mania and schizophrenia. It seems that the seizure is a necessary component of the overall treatment but it is undecided what constitutes an adequate duration of seizure activity.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 16 , Issue 7 , July 1992 , pp. 408 - 410
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1992

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