Key result
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation in 10 identified cases, though all patients with reported outcomes safely resumed ECT without further complications.
Why the study?
There have been no systematic reviews to date evaluating new-onset atrial fibrillation following electroconvulsive therapy and whether it can safely be resumed thereafter.
Does electroconvulsive therapy induce new-onset atrial fibrillation and can patients safely resume ECT thereafter?
Population
10 patients developing atrial fibrillation after ECT across 10 articles (and 1 presented case)
Design
Case report and systematic review
Authors
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New-onset AF may follow ECT even in low-risk patients; leaves open safe resumption protocols and warrants prospective evaluation.
Systematic Review (n=10)
Does electroconvulsive therapy induce new-onset atrial fibrillation and can patients safely resume ECT thereafter?
New-onset atrial fibrillation is a rare adverse event following electroconvulsive therapy, but limited evidence suggests patients can safely resume ECT without further complications.
Baroni et al. (2024) conducted a systematic review in New-onset atrial fibrillation following electroconvulsive therapy (n=10). Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was evaluated on New-onset atrial fibrillation following ECT and ability to safely resume ECT. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation in 10 identified cases, though all patients with reported outcomes safely resumed ECT without further complications.
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