Abstract
The treatment of a 77-year-old patient suffering from severe psychotic depression with a cardiac pacemaker is described. Because of treatment-resistant depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was introduced. In the course of ECT, there was a great improvement in his mental state without any cardiac complications. This case may be evidence for the safety and effectiveness of ECT in the elderly, even with cardiac comorbidities. Some recommendations for ECT in patients with pacemakers are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1055-1058 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment |
| Volume | 14 |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Apr 2018 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Cardiac stimulator
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Refractory depression
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Biological Psychiatry
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