What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
What is the experience of electroconvulsive therapy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Varies: Ect treats depression - about 60% of those who receive treatment are not depressed at the end of treatment. During the procedure, patient's are put to sleep and paralyzed for about 5 minutes. During this time, an electrical signal causes a seizure which lasts from 20 sec to 2 min. Upon waking, there is some disorientation lasting up to 15 to 30min. Memory loss depends on electrode placement.
Answered 9/8/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the usual effects of electroconvulsive therapy?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Which kind of memory is disrupted by electroconvulsive therapy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do they use electroconvulsive therapy in a partial program at a hosp. is it part of the 12 step program?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are your thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy for treating MDD?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would electroconvulsive therapy have any chance of ruining my artistic talent?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
