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Electroconvulsive therapy - Risks

Alternative Names

Shock treatment; ECT

What the risks are:

Possible side effects from ECT include:

Special considerations:

Some medical conditions place patients at greater risk for side effects of ECT. Discuss any such conditions or concerns with your health care provider when deciding whether ECT is right for you.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/19/2007
  • Daniel W. Haupt, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.