Posted by Caedmon on April 24, 2006, at 20:16:09
In reply to ECT, posted by capricorn on April 24, 2006, at 19:06:11
It sounds like an interesting program.
>>But there are risks; for one, nearly everyone experiences memory loss.>>
I think that the memory loss is variable depending on unilateral v. bilateral ECT as well as length of treatment. Also individual variation. I don't know this for sure but I am wondering how much the depression itself, and/or the anesthetics, could also play a role in memory problems. <shrug>
- C
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