title: Aortic Aneurysm and Electroconvulsive Therapy.
abstract: We report two patients with confirmed aortic aneurysm who successfully received ECT. A review of the literature on ECT finds 13 prior case descriptions. Based on the reported cases and literature review, we conclude that ECT in patients with aortic aneurysm is a safe and effective procedure. Although patients may benefit from additional medication for blood pressure control, the evidence suggests that they may be safely treated without invasive monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Health Sciences Center, University Hospital, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York.
authors.forename: Frank G.
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Dowling
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Francis