Effectiveness of bifrontal ECT in practice: A comparison with bitemporal ECT
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Bifrontal, bitemporal and right unilateral electrode placement in ECT: randomised trial.
BACKGROUND Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for major depression. Optimising efficacy and minimising cognitive impairment are goals of ongoing technical refinements. AIMS To compare the efficacy and cognitive effects of a novel electrode placement, bifrontal, with two standard electrode placements, bitemporal and right unilateral in ECT. METHOD This multicentre rand...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0253-7176
DOI: 10.4103/0253-7176.85398