The effects of ECT on cognitive functioning in the elderly: a review.

BACKGROUND: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a single course or in maintenance form (M-ECT) is an effective treatment in depressed elderly. However, ECT may have adverse effects on cognition. OBJECTIVE: To review all studies from 1980-2006 on ECT and cognition in the elderly with a minimum age of...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Vol. 23; no. 8; pp. 789 - 796
Autores principales: Tielkes CEM, Comijs HC, Verwijk E, Stek ML
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Aug2008
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