Key result
Electroconvulsive therapy was followed by multiple intracerebral hemorrhages in a 22-year-old woman with no history of head trauma, hypertension, or cerebrovascular symptoms.
Why the study?
Does electroconvulsive therapy cause multiple intracerebral hemorrhages?
Case Report (n=1)
Does electroconvulsive therapy cause multiple intracerebral hemorrhages?
This case report highlights a previously unreported adverse event of multiple intracerebral hemorrhages following electroconvulsive therapy.
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Should not yet change electroconvulsive therapy practice; leaves open a possible rare association needing confirmation.
Electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective treatment for endogenous depression. Possible adverse effects include confusion, memory loss, headache, hypotension, and tachycardia. We describe a 22-year-old woman treated for unconsciousness four hours after electroconvulsive therapy. She had no history of recent head trauma, hypertension or cerebrovascular symptoms. Complete blood count, platelet count, prothrombin and partial thromboplastin time were normal. Multiple intracerebral hemorrhages were seen on computed tomography. This unusual finding has not been reported previously.
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Koç et al. (2005) conducted a case report in Endogenous depression (n=1). Electroconvulsive therapy was evaluated on Multiple intracerebral hemorrhages. Electroconvulsive therapy was followed by multiple intracerebral hemorrhages in a 22-year-old woman with no history of head trauma, hypertension, or cerebrovascular symptoms.
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