Abstract
AIM: We performed a systematic review of evidence regarding treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease (PD) utilizing electroconvulsive therapy.
METHODS: The search led to the inclusion of 43 articles, mainly case reports or case series, with the largest number of patients totaling 19.
RESULTS: The analysis included 116 patients with depression and PD; depression improved in 93.1%. Where motor symptoms' severity was reported, 83% of patients improved. Cognition did not worsen in the majority (94%). Many patients experienced delirium or transient confusion, sometimes necessitating discontinuation of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Little is known about maintenance ECT in this population.
CONCLUSION: ECT can benefit patients suffering from PD and depression. We recommend an algorithm for treatment of depression in PD, utilizing ECT sooner rather than later.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 161-176 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Neurodegenerative disease management |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2016 |
Keywords
- electroconvulsive therapy
- major depressive disorder
- Parkinson's disease
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