Depression, memory and electroconvulsive therapy

Changes in everyday and semantic memory function after electroconvulsive therapy for unipolar depression.

OBJECTIVES This long-term prospective study focuses on the effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on everyday memory function and on semantic memory function. METHODS Results of memory test from 96 consecutive inpatients treated for unipolar depression were analyzed prospectively before ECT, after ECT treatment, and at 3- and 12-month follow-up. Everyday memory function was assessed by me...

Subjective Memory Immediately Following Electroconvulsive Therapy.

OBJECTIVES The aims of the present study were to describe the short-term rate of subjective memory worsening (SMW) and identify factors of importance for SMW in a large clinical sample treated for depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). METHODS This register-based study included 1212 patients from the Swedish National Quality Register for ECT. Subjective memory worsening was defined ...

Depression and Electroconvulsive Therapy: Review of Current Anesthesia Considerations

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is becoming increasingly popular in the treatment of medication-resistant depression. Understanding the concepts behind the physiological changes brought upon by the stimulus as well as the rationale behind the various pharmacologic agents used during the procedure is crucial in providing safe and effective ECT. This review will discuss the general principles of ...

Electroconvulsive therapy and its place in the management of depression

one of the most amazing and controversial treatments in the psychiatric therapeutic armamentarium. Over the last few decades, it has attracted lots of media and public attention for various reasons. Although it has been found to be highly effective where indicated, its use has diminished in recent times. A plethora of literature exists on its effectiveness and adverse effect profile. After seve...

On electroconvulsive therapy in depression : Clinical, cognitive and neurobiological aspects