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Ischemic stroke after electroconvulsive therapy.

Beau B Bruce1, Michael E Henry, David M Greer

  • 1Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

The Journal of ECT
|June 28, 2006
PubMed
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) rarely causes stroke. This case report details the first instance of ischemic stroke following ECT, confirmed by imaging, highlighting the need to distinguish it from postictal deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most often used for patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments.
  • While ECT is generally safe, rare complications can occur.
  • Distinguishing true cerebrovascular events from postictal neurological deficits after ECT is crucial, especially with advancements in acute stroke therapies.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of a patient experiencing an ischemic stroke after undergoing electroconvulsive therapy.
  • The stroke was confirmed through radiographic imaging.
  • This is the first reported case of ischemic stroke following ECT with such confirmation.

Findings:

  • Ischemic stroke is an exceptionally rare complication of electroconvulsive therapy.

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  • Postictal focal neurological deficits can mimic stroke symptoms after ECT.
  • Radiographic confirmation is essential for diagnosing true cerebrovascular events in this context.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of vigilance for stroke in patients undergoing ECT.
    • Accurate differentiation between stroke and postictal deficits is critical for appropriate patient management and treatment.
    • Further research may be needed to understand the mechanisms and risk factors for stroke associated with ECT.