ECTllä
ECTllä, often referred to as electroconvulsive therapy, is a medical treatment most commonly used for severe mental disorders. It is primarily employed for individuals with major depressive disorder, mania, and catatonia, particularly when these conditions are severe, life-threatening, or do not respond to other treatments. The procedure involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia and receives a muscle relaxant. This stimulation causes a controlled seizure in the brain.
The exact mechanism by which ECT works is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve
While ECT can be a highly effective treatment, it is associated with potential side effects. The most