What is Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT
In bifrontal electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), an uncommon variation, the electrode position is somewhere between bilateral (electrodes placed on both sides of the head) and unilateral (both electrodes placed on one side of the head).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 8 | 4 | |
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 5 | 3 | |
| Depressed mood | 4 | 2 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 2 | 0 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1 | 0 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 0 |
- Major
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- Slight
- None
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Memory loss | 1 | |
| Memory problems | 1 | |
| Short term memory problems | 1 |
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