Hyponatremic seizure following ECT.
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This report describes the investigation of a spontaneous grand mal seizure in a 55-year old woman, being treated with drugs and ECT for depression. The spontaneous seizure was due to hyponatremia caused by self-induced water intoxication, although psychotrophic medication may have contributed by lowering the seizure threshold. The diagnosis of hyponatremia is discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie
دوره 34 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989