title: [Fatal aortarupture following electroconvulsive therapy].
abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ect) is a highly effective and safe form of treatment in psychiatry. However, fatal cardiovascular complications are rarely discussed in the literature. We describe the case of a 49-year old man who died from a ruptured aorta following treatment with ect.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dogan
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Aksoy
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Kupka
mesh_terms: D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors