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This is an outstanding and uniquely comprehensive book on the important treatment modalities of electroconvulsive and neuromodulation therapies electroconvulsive therapy ect even after all these decades of use and in spite of the psychopharmacologic revolution has remained the most effective treatment in psychiatry and is highly . Because of recent refinements and a far better scientific understanding of the clinical procedures and mechanisms underpinning ect this treatment modality has seen a resurgence in use and widespread appreciation of its safety this book is the new definitive reference on electroconvulsive and neuromodulation therapies. Electroconvulsive and neuromodulation therapies kindle edition by swartz conrad m download it once and read it on your kindle device pc phones or tablets use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading electroconvulsive and neuromodulation therapies. This ground breaking new text is the definitive reference on electroconvulsive and neuromod ulation therapies it comprehensively covers the scientific basis and clinical practice of ect as well as comparisons between ect and medication therapies including the new generation of antipsychotic drugs. Over the past several decades electroconvulsive therapy ect has been proven to be perhaps the most effective somatic treatment for mood disorders kellner et al 2012the continued use of ect spurred more systematic research on its indications techniques to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects and understanding ects mechanism of action