which kind of memory is disrupted by electroconvulsive therapy?

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How often will you have memory loss after having electroconvulsive shock therapy?

Answer 1

Short term memory.: Electroconvulsive therapy for depression has been given a scary reputation in movies, but it is actually an effective therapy which is appropriate in some cases of severe depression. Patients frequently have some memory loss surrounding the time of the procedure, and those memories are not recovered. However, electroconvulsive therapy is not thought to produce progressive memory loss.

Answer 2

Retrograde Amnesia: Memory loss w/ ECT is more likely to impair recent memories than ingrained ones. The more "fresh" the memory, the more likely it may be lost. It is not entire loss of memory, but rather "holes" in your memory. For example, you may remember who attended your recent birthday party, but have no recollection of any gifts. Unilateral electrode placement affects memory more than right unilateral.

Answer 3

Many: Smartphone/tablet, cards, voice recorder, notebook etc.

Answer 4

Memory aids: Some extremely intelligent people i know still carry a small wad of 3x5 cards with them so they can write down things they want to remember. Others use the notes section or app on their smart phones. Writing things down is the most effective memory aid there is. This website has additional suggestions as well : <a href="<a href="http://www.Bindependent.Com/hompg/look/memtech.Htm".

Answer 5

Possibly: Porphyria symptoms can include depression, confusion, hallucinations & delusions. These symptoms are most likely to occur during an acute attack. Other symptoms that one may experience during an attack could also affect thinking & memory. For examply, nausea & pain may decrease one's ability to concentrate, thereby affecting memory & attention span.

Answer 6

Could: There ae several types of porphyria with different symptoms, but some can cause damage to kidney and liver function and can be associated with high blood pressure - depending on severity all of these can impact on cognitive and memory functioning.

Answer 7

Maximizing function : Specialized memory care is set up to help people with dementia be the most functional that they can be. The idea is to compensate for someone's impairments by predictable schedules, a peer group, and easy availability of assistance with adequate supervision for safety. Look for a place that will work for someone with brain problems, not for a place that would have worked for the person before that.

Answer 8

Better match: The overall quality of care ( and caring) is primary but specialty units often have staff with better trading and experience working with these conditions which adds to the quality of care.

Answer 9

Memory loss care: Nursing homes or adult care centers who have specialized units to better care for patients with memory impairment. These units are safer for patients with memory loss issues and have staff trained to support and care for patients affected with dementia and memory impairments.

Answer 10

Depends on context: In general this refers to a place for people with significant memory problems to live where the staff have special training. There are no national or federal standards in place so every state has different (or no) standards. There are also caregivers who call themselves specialized in memory care. Again this implies there is training in how to work with and comensate for memory deficits.

Answer 11

No, BUT....: Some Zicam products have been associated with loss of ability to smell. See this link http://www.Fda.Gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm166931.Htm.

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