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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for electroconvulsive
  1. Electroconvulsive therapy 
    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) uses an electric current to treat depression and some other mental illnesses. ... Hermida AP, Glass OM, Shafi H, McDonald WM. Electroconvulsive therapy in depression: current practice and future direction. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007474.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Major depression with psychotic features 
    ... antipsychotic medicine for a short period of time. Electroconvulsive therapy can help treat depression with psychotic symptoms. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000933.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bipolar disorder 
    ... Blood tests are often needed, too. OTHER TREATMENTS Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used to treat the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000926.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Major depression 
    ... Your provider may also use the following treatments: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may improve mood in people with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000945.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Test Your Knowledge about Depression Treatment 
    ... to recommend a therapist who specializes in CBT. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is painful and risky. The correct ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000945_58.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Memory loss 
    ... of medicines, such as barbiturates or ( hypnotics ) ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) (most often short-term memory loss) Epilepsy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003257.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cholinesterase - blood 
    ... be given before certain procedures or treatments, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. CPK isoenzymes test 
    ... injury including, stroke, or bleeding in the brain) Electroconvulsive therapy Pulmonary infarction Seizure Higher-than-normal CPK- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003504.htm - Medical Encyclopedia