Atrial Fibrillation Following Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Systematic Review and Case Report.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered the gold standard treatment for many psychiatric illnesses; however, it is not without risk. There have been no systematic reviews to date on new-onset atrial fibrillation following ECT. Thus, the aim of this study is to identify reported occurrences of new-onset atrial fibrillation following ECT and the ability to safely resume ECT thereafter.

The Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Neuropsychiatric Complications of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Literature Review and Case Report.

Background: There is a significant prevalence of new onset neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), some severe and persistent, in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Objective: This study reports on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat NPS associated with COVID-19.

Methods: A review of the literature pertaining to the use of ECT in patients with COVID-19 and NPS was performed through PubMed, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE.

A Case of Ischemic Stroke Incidental to the Postelectroconvulsive Therapy Period.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a routine treatment for multiple psychiatric disorders including treatment-refractory mood and psychotic disorders. Although ECT is generally a safe and well-tolerated intervention, rare cerebrovascular and cardiovascular complications have been reported. The hemodynamic changes during the ECT seizure are well-recognized, with an initial parasympathetically mediated decrease in heart rate and blood pressure followed by a sympathetically mediated increase in these parameters.

The Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Eating Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review and Case Report.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the potential for safe and effective use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating eating disorders (EDs) in patients with and without comorbid psychiatric disorders.

Methods: A review of the literature pertaining to the use of ECT in patients with EDs was performed through PubMed, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE. Search terms included "Electroconvulsive Therapy," "ECT," and "Electroshock" each combined with "Anorexia Nervosa," "Bulimia Nervosa," "Binge Eating Disorder," "Eating Disorder," "EDNOS," and "OSFED.

An Overview of Reviews on the Safety of Electroconvulsive Therapy Administered During Pregnancy.

Objective: To inform obstetricians and psychiatrists about the safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administration during pregnancy and to reconcile conflicting recommendations concerning this treatment.

Methods: A systematically conducted overview was undertaken on the safety of ECT during pregnancy. The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, and Ovid were independently searched by 2 of the authors from January 2015 to March 2017 using the following search terms: electroconvulsive therapy, ECT, and electroshock combined with pregnancy and reviews.

Regulation of Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Systematic Review of US State Laws.

Objectives: The goal of this study was to systematically review current US state laws on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in order to provide a comprehensive resource to educate practitioners, potential patients, and lawmakers.

Methods: Individual state legislative Web sites were searched by 2 independent authors using the following search terms: "electroconvulsive therapy," "convulsive therapy," "electroconvulsant therapy," "electroshock therapy," and "shock therapy" from March 2017 to May 2017. All sections of state law pertaining to ECT were reviewed, and pertinent data regarding consent, age restrictions, treatment limitations, required reporting, defined qualified professionals, fees, and other information were extracted.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Race: A Report of ECT Use and Sociodemographic Trends in Texas.

Objectives: Minimal research on race and other sociodemographic disparities in patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) exists. One previously noted national trend reveals whites receiving ECT disproportionately more than other races. The aim of this study is to determine whether a county ECT program demonstrates similar disparities observed at the state and national levels.

A Systematic Review of the Safety of Electroconvulsive Therapy Use During the First Trimester of Pregnancy.

Objectives: Because of the lack of focus on the safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during the first trimester of pregnancy in current literature, we set out to assess the safety of ECT use during this vital period of fetal development.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted, and a case where ECT was employed during the first trimester was presented. Cochrane Library, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and PubMed were independently searched by 2 authors using the following search terms: "ECT," "electroconvulsive therapy," "electroshock" combined with "pregnancy," "first trimester of pregnancy," and "teratogenicity.