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ECT is a psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced under anesthesia to have therapeutic effects. Electrodes are placed on the head to deliver a current and induce a grand mal seizure. ECT is effective for severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other conditions when other treatments have failed. The treatment involves anesthesia, muscle relaxation, and inducing seizures for 30-60 seconds. Patients typically receive 6-12 treatments with precautions taken for safety and rec

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Shekhar Suntha

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