Investigating Anxiety's Impact on Seizure Quality in Electroconvulsive Therapy

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Authors

Kaissar Sassi · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Etienne Bechet · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Louise Martin · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Manuel Pichon · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Antoine Yrondi · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Vincent Minville · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse

Abstract

These findings suggest an association between pre-ECT anxiety, lidocaine dosage, and decreased seizure quality during ECT. Further research, including interventional studies, is required to better understand the causal factors.

Topics & Keywords

Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Treatment of Major Depression Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Ect

Volume 42, Issue 1, pp. 1-4

DOI: 10.1097/yct.0000000000001097

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