Mechanism of action of electroconvulsive therapy in depression

Authors

  • B. RÍOS Servicio de Psiquiatría. Hospital de Móstoles
  • N. VICENTE SSM de Torrejón de Ardoz

Keywords:

Mechanism of action, Neurobiological basis, Electroconvulsive treatment

Abstract

The knowledge of the therapeutic efficacy of the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) dates back to the fourties. Since then important investigation efforts have been carried out, to analyze the mechanism of action by which the ECT achieves its therapeutic effect.

The present work reviews the different hypothesis that have been related to the mechanism of action or the ECT, as well as the large neurophisiological finfings, believed to be involved in its therapeutic effect.

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Published

2001-05-01

How to Cite

RÍOS, B., and N. VICENTE. “Mechanism of Action of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Depression”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 29, no. 3, May 2001, pp. 199-07, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/593.

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Review