title: Hyponatremic seizure following ECT.
abstract: This report describes the investigation of a spontaneous grand mal seizure in a 55-year old woman, being treated with drugs and ECT for depression. The spontaneous seizure was due to hyponatremia caused by self-induced water intoxication, although psychotrophic medication may have contributed by lowering the seizure threshold. The diagnosis of hyponatremia is discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Ontario, Woodstock.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Finlayson
authors.forename: W V
authors.initials: WV
authors.lastname: Vieweg
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Wilkey
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications*