Electroconvulsive therapy
volume
British pronunciation/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊkˈɒnvəlsˌɪv θˈɛɹəpi/
American pronunciation/ɪlˌɛktɹoʊkˈɑːnvəlsˌɪv θˈɛɹəpi/
ECT

"electroconvulsive therapy"的定义和意义

Electroconvulsive therapy
01

电休克疗法

a psychiatric treatment that involves sending an electric current through someone's brain to cause seizures or fits

What is "electroconvulsive therapy"?

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is treatment for mental illnesses that involves the application of electrical shocks to the brain to produce controlled seizures. These seizures can change the patient's brain chemistry to ease serious mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, especially when other treatments have not been effective. The patient is usually numb or unconscious during ECT to reduce discomfort, and the treatment plan may involve multiple sessions over several weeks. Despite its effectiveness, ECT can cause side effects like temporary memory loss and confusion. It is considered a safe and helpful option for certain individuals needing thorough mental health care.

electroconvulsive therapy

n
download-mobile-app
下载我们的移动应用
Langeek Mobile Application
下载应用程序
LanGeek
下载应用程序
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store