Risk factors for mortality of medical causes within 30 days of electroconvulsive therapy
A study examining the rate of mortality following electroconvulsive therapy.
A study examining the rate of mortality following electroconvulsive therapy.
Few cases of asystole or severe bradycardia occurring after the termination of seizure in the third phase with the dominance of parasympathetic nervous system activity during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have been reported. We describe a case of severe bradycardia occurring at the termination of seizure.
Marco KufnerCaroline NothdurfterDagmar StefflingAndrea BaesslerLars S. MaierYasmin Qamar First published: 05 September 2022 https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6286Open Access See also Device manufacturer rep acknowledges ECT Heart Attack “Common”.…
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