Electrocardiographic "bleed through" to the electroencephalogram on an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) tracing: the return of the tell-tale heart

J ECT. 2012 Sep;28(3):154-6. doi: 10.1097/YCT.0b013e31824ac8bf.

Abstract

Improper recording electrode placement can cause artifacts on electroconvulsive therapy tracings. This shows an example of electrocardiogram artifact in the electroencephalogram.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Depressive Disorder, Major / therapy
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy / instrumentation
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy / methods*
  • Electroencephalography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Seizures / physiopathology