Combination of lithium and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is associated with higher odds of delirium and cognitive problems in a large national sample across the United States

Combination of lithium and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is associated with higher odds of delirium and cognitive problems in a large national sample across the United States

Background: Lithium is a helpful adjunct to patients undergoing ECT. However, only case reports and limited data suggest increase risk of delirium. Thus, this continues to be a controversial issue. Objective: In this study, we examine 1) The association and odds of delirium and cognitive problems wi...

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Main Authors: Rikinkumar S. Patel, Anil Bachu, Nagy A. Youssef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Brain Stimulation
Subjects:
Electroconvulsive therapy
Lithium
Delirium
Cognitive side effects
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1935861X19303584

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