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Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression? Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression?
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Dr. Gagandeep Sekhon
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Barnala
In some cases maintenance ECT is also needed at frequent intervals
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Dr. Saurav Kumar
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14 yrs exp
Noida
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Yes definitely it can. Follow the advice of your treating Psychiatrist
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Dr. Pooja Kapri
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Severe depressive episode in Bipolar mood disorder is known to show good results with ECT
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