Key result
Electroconvulsive therapy is generally a safe procedure with minor and manageable cardiovascular complications that can be minimized with appropriate pre-procedural evaluation.
Why the study?
ECT remains stigmatized due to misunderstandings about cardiovascular complications, which can cause periprocedural hemodynamic variability that is potentially dangerous in preexisting heart disease.
What are the cardiovascular side effects of electroconvulsive therapy and how can they be managed?
Design
Literature review
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Supports pre-ECT evaluation and multidisciplinary teams in at-risk patients; leaves open need for prospective trials on high-risk subgroups.
What are the cardiovascular side effects of electroconvulsive therapy and how can they be managed?
Cardiovascular complications of ECT are generally minor and manageable with appropriate pre-procedural evaluation and multidisciplinary care.
A 2021 study conducted a review in Patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was evaluated on Cardiovascular complications. Electroconvulsive therapy is generally a safe procedure with minor and manageable cardiovascular complications that can be minimized with appropriate pre-procedural evaluation.