Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6826064 | Schizophrenia Research | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This review indicates that ECT, combined with pharmacotherapy, may be a viable option for a selected group of patients with schizophrenia. In particular, the use of ECT is recommended for drug-resistant patients, for schizophrenic patients with catatonia, aggression or suicidal behavior, and when rapid global improvement and reduction of acute symptomatology are required.
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Authors
Maurizio Pompili, David Lester, Giovanni Dominici, Lucia Longo, Giulia Marconi, Alberto Forte, Gianluca Serafini, Mario Amore, Paolo Girardi,