Retrograde amnesia after electroconvulsive therapy: A temporary effect?
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Retrograde amnesia after electroconvulsive therapy: a temporary effect?
OBJECTIVE Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is generally considered effective against depression, it remains controversial because of its association with retrograde memory loss. Here, we assessed memory after ECT in circumstances most likely to yield strong retrograde amnesia. METHOD A cohort of patients undergoing ECT for major depression was tested before and after ECT, and again at...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Affective Disorders
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0165-0327
DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2011.02.026