Differences in Seizure Expression Between Magnetic Seizure Therapy and Electroconvulsive Shock
Conclusions
Magnetic seizure therapy seizures have less robust electrophysiological expression than ECS, and these differences are largest in the alpha and beta bands. The relevance of these differences in higher frequency bands to clinical outcomes deserves further exploration.
Significance
Contrasting EEG in ECS and MST may lead to insights on the physiological underpinnings of seizure-induced amnesia and to finding ways to reduce cognitive side effects.
Source: The Journal of ECT - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
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