Why the study?
Does ECT en bloc affect mortality compared to standard ECT in patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy?
Population
Patients receiving ECT in Denmark
Comparison
ECT en bloc vs standard ECT
Design
Nationwide register-based study
Authors
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ECT en bloc was associated with higher mortality; leaves open confounding by indication versus regimen effects in this cohort.
Does ECT en bloc affect mortality compared to standard ECT in patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy?
Patients receiving ECT en bloc have a higher mortality rate than those receiving standard ECT, reflecting its use in more severe conditions and highlighting the need for careful monitoring.
Pedersen et al. (2022) studied this question.
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