What is the main clinical use of Electroconvulsive therapy?

a useful treatment option for patients with severe depression refractory to medication (e.g. catatonia) those with psychotic symptoms

What are the main contraindications of Electroconvulsive therapy?

raised intracranial pressure

What are the short term side effects of Electroconvulsive therapy?

• headache
• nausea
• short term memory impairment
• cardiac arrhythmia

What are the long term side effects of Electroconvulsive therapy?

some patients report impaired memory