Why the study?
Does ultrabrief pulse width stimulus with unilateral electrode placement minimize subjective memory worsening in patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy?
Does ultrabrief pulse width stimulus with unilateral electrode placement minimize subjective memory worsening in patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy?
Young women are at higher risk for subjective memory worsening after ECT, and ultrabrief pulse width stimulus with unilateral electrode placement may help minimize this adverse effect.
Young women may warrant tailored counseling on ECT memory risks; leaves open whether ultrabrief unilateral techniques reduce complaints in this group.
Subjective memory worsening is reported by a minority of patients. However, young women are at risk of experiencing SMW. Ultrabrief pulse width stimulus could be considered for patients treated with unilateral electrode placement who experience SMW. Each patient should be monitored with regard to symptoms and adverse effects, and treatment should be adjusted on an individual basis to maximize the clinical effect and with efforts to minimize the cognitive adverse effects.
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