Differential effect of unilateral and bilateral ECT
| Autor: | N. P.V. Nair, D. J. de L. Horne, P. N. Nott, J. J. Fleminger |
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| Rok vydání: | 1970 |
| Předmět: |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Psychometrics Vomiting medicine.medical_treatment Intelligence Audiology behavioral disciplines and activities Functional Laterality Electroconvulsive therapy Memory Orientation mental disorders medicine Humans Psychiatry Dominance Cerebral Electroconvulsive Therapy Depression (differential diagnoses) Cerebral Cortex Clinical Trials as Topic Memory Disorders Psychological Tests Depression Verbal Behavior Significant difference Headache Antidepressive Agents Psychiatry and Mental health Memory disturbance Psychology |
| Zdroj: | The American journal of psychiatry. 127(4) |
| ISSN: | 0002-953X |
| Popis: | A double-blind clinical trial compared the effects on three patient groups of bilateral ECT and unilateral ECT to the dominant and nondominant hemispheres. After six ECTs there was no significant difference among the three groups in depression relief. However, unilateral ECT to the nondominant hemisphere reduced the chance of memory disturbance and offered the best chance of quick recovery with few side effects. The authors conclude that it is the treatment of choice when ECT is given for depression. |
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