Lowering the seizure threshold in electroconvulsive therapy using transcranial magnetic stimulation: A case report

Publication date: May–June 2019Source: Brain Stimulation, Volume 12, Issue 3Author(s): J. Albrecht, J. Buday, T. Mareš, L. Kališová, J. Raboch, M. AndersAbstractWe demonstrate the feasibility of lowering the seizure threshold using a combined approach of electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of the supplementary motor area shortly before each electroconvulsive treatment session resulted in a reduction of the seizure threshold by half in a male patient with a severe psychotic depressive episode of bipolar affective disorder.
Source: Brain Stimulation - Category: Neurology Source Type: research