Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is widely recognized as one of the most effective treatments for various psychiatric disorders and is generally considered safe. However, a few reports have mentioned that multiple ECT sessions could induce electroencephalography (EEG) abnormalities and epileptic seizures, a serious side effect of ECT. We experienced a case with EEG abnormalities after multiple ECT sessions and aimed to share our insights on conducting ECT safely.
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