Lowering the seizure threshold in electroconvulsive therapy using transcranial magnetic stimulation: A case report

We demonstrate the feasibility of lowering the seizure threshold using a combined approach of electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of the supplementary motor area shortly before each electroconvulsive treatment session resu...

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Published in:Brain stimulation 2019, Vol.12 (3), p.781-784
Main Authors: Albrecht, J, Buday, J, Mareš, T, Kališová, L, Raboch, J, Anders, M
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:We demonstrate the feasibility of lowering the seizure threshold using a combined approach of electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. High-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of the supplementary motor area shortly before each electroconvulsive treatment session resulted in a reduction of the seizure threshold by half in a male patient with a severe psychotic depressive episode of bipolar affective disorder.
ISSN:1876-4754
DOI:10.1016/j.brs.2019.01.012