Electroconvulsive therapy for mania.
Early literature on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for mania is reviewed briefly, followed by an account of retrospective and prospective studies that indicate the usefulness of ECT in the treatment of mania. Case vignettes that involve patients with relatively mild manic illnesses are presented, followed by discussion of technical issues, side effects and complications, drug interactions, monitoring, special populations and circumstances, and regulatory aspects. The article concludes with a brief consideration of possible mechanisms of action.
Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis.
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents