Electroconvulsive therapy and Friedreich's ataxia

G Singh; B A Binstadt; D F Black; A P Corr; T A Rummans

doi:10.1097/00124509-200103000-00011

Electroconvulsive therapy and Friedreich's ataxia

J ECT. 2001 Mar;17(1):53-4. doi: 10.1097/00124509-200103000-00011.

Authors

G Singh¹, B A Binstadt, D F Black, A P Corr, T A Rummans

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

PMID: 11281517
DOI: 10.1097/00124509-200103000-00011

Abstract

Friedreich's ataxia is commonly associated with depression. Treatment of the depression can be difficult due to numerous morbid medical conditions. ECT is a safe and effective treatment option.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Bipolar Disorder / therapy*
Comorbidity
Electroconvulsive Therapy* / adverse effects
Female
Friedreich Ataxia / complications*
Humans
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome