The effects of ECT on cognitive function
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Caroline E. M. Tielkes; Hannie C. Comijs; Esmรฉe Verwijk; Max L. Stek
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Article
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2008
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a single course or in maintenance form (MโECT) is an effective treatment in depressed elderly. However, ECT may have adverse effects on cognition. ## Objective To review all studies from 1980โ2006 on ECT and cognition in the elderly wi