Characteristics of Ictal EEG in Magnetic Seizure Therapy at Various Stimulation Frequencies

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for treatment-resistant and severe forms of major depression, with approximately 50-65% of patients achieving response (Coffey 1993; Heijnen et al. 2010). Despite the considerable effectiveness of ECT, only a small percentage of individuals who may benefit from the intervention go on to have treatment, often due to concerns regarding adverse cognitive effects (Chakrabarti et al. 2010).

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