Do beta-blockers prevent the reoccurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy?
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a serious potential complication of electroconvulsive therapy, especially in postmenopausal women, which may potentially be prevented by beta-blockers.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a serious but transient potential complication of electroconvulsive therapy. Limited evidence indicates that β-adrenergic receptor blocking agents may help prevent its reoccurrence in patients needing further electroconvulsive treatment. Health care providers in psychiatry should be aware of this potential complication of electroconvulsive therapy, especially in postmenopausal women. However, many questions remain regarding this issue.
Sharp et al. (Thu,) studied this question.
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