In February,
Prudic et al 2004
reported low remission rates and frequent relapse with electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT) for major depression in diverse community settings, “in contrast to the 70%–90%
remission rates expected . . . remission rates. . . were 30.3%–46.7%.” They attributed the low remission to premature ECT termination,
although without proof. They noted that exclusion of patients without comorbid Axis
I or Axis II disorders still gave low remission rates.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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