Electroconvulsive therapy for depression in a patient with an Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator device for obstructive sleep apnea: A case report

ConclusionObstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes significant reduction in quality of life and is an independent risk factor for multiple comorbidities. Electroconvulsive therapy is an established treatment for medication-refractory depression with minimal risk in most patient populations. This is the first report in the literature of a patient undergoing ECT for bipolar depression with recent activation of Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator who had no disruption in the function of his implanted device.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research