Convulsive Therapy
| Medical Definition: |
Convulsions induced in order to treat MENTAL DISORDERS. It is used primarily in the treatment of severe affective disorders and SCHIZOPHRENIA. |
| Guide Notes: |
do not confuse with CONVULSIONS /ther; do not confuse X ref SHOCK THERAPY with SHOCK /ther nor X ref INSULIN COMA THERAPY with INSULIN COMA; DF: CONVULSIVE THER |
| Also Called: |
Coma Therapy, Insulin,Insulin Shock Therapy |
Convulsive Therapy Categories.
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Electroconvulsive Therapy - Electrically induced convulsions primarily used in the treatment of severe affective disorders and schizophrenia. |
Convulsive Therapy Medical Definitions and Terms
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