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ECT and Hemangioma
by katiebravo, May 31, 2008 03:05PM
Any considerations for undergoing ECT with a brain hemangioma?
This discussion is related to Cavernous Hemangioma in Brain.
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You can refer the following-
J ECT. 2006 Dec;22(4):272-3.
Electroconvulsive therapy in patients with cavernous hemangiomas.
Rasmussen KG, Flemming KD.
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Rasmussen.***@****
Intracranial vascular malformations may potentially increase the risk of complications in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), although there is only limited case report literature substantiating this. We describe 3 patients with cavernous hemangiomas who received safe, uncomplicated ECT. We provide recommendations for ECT practice in such patients.
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Thus you should consult your neurologist as ECT may increase the complications
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