Cyanosis and Dyspnea in Alpha(1)-Antitrypsin Deficiency with ECT.
A 40-year-old depressed patient with alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency and severe emphysema developed bronchospasm shortly after an initial electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), resulting in discontinuation of treatment. The use of ECT in patients with emphysema and prevention of respiratory complications are discussed.
Malek-Ahmadi
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Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Hanretta
Allan T.
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Johnson
Mark W.
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