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What is Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?

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Generic name: Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT

Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy refers to the placement of electrodes on both sides of the head during the administration of electroconvulsive treatments (ECT). Bilateral is considered more effective and is used more commonly than unilateral and bifrontal placement.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 33 19
Suicidal thoughts or urges 21 15
Depressed mood 14 12
Bipolar I disorder 4 5
Bipolar disorder 3 3
Bipolar mixed episodes 2 3

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 19
Mild 8
None 1

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT

Side effect Patients Percentage
Memory problems 14
Headaches 6
Memory loss 5
Cognitive impairment 2
Fatigue 2
Mental confusion 2

Show all 25 reported side effects

Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 28
Usually 4
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 5
Somewhat hard to take 17
A little hard to take 6
Not at all hard to take 6
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 10
Not specified 21
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2 patient evaluations for Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT

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Sep 6, 2010 (Started May 25, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stop suicidal depression)
  • Side effects
    Mild (depressed mood, loss of short term memory)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 other Monthly
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Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: loss of short term memory, depressed mood
  • 1 helpful mark

Jan 20, 2006 (Started Dec 20, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (loss of short term memory, mental confusion)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 12 other 2 times a week
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Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: mental confusion, loss of short term memory

Jan 20, 2003 (Started Dec 20, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
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Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: mental confusion, loss of short term memory
  • 4 helpful marks
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