Case Report: Transient Left Bundle Branch Block Associated with Ect

We present the first reported case of transient left bundle branch block (LBBB) occurring during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). LBBB is an important clinical finding, as it is associated with a significant increase in mortality. Physicians providing ECT should be aware of the significance of new-o...

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Published in:International journal of psychiatry in medicine 2014-01, Vol.48 (2), p.147-153
Main Authors: Adams, Daniel A., Kellner, Charles H., Aloysi, Amy S., Majeske, Matthew F., Liebman, Lauren S., Ahle, Gabriella M., Bryson, Ethan O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bundle-Branch Block - etiology
Bundle-Branch Block - physiopathology
Circulatory system
Depressive Disorder, Major - physiopathology
Depressive Disorder, Major - therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy - adverse effects
Electroconvulsive Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Mortality
Recovery of Function
Tachycardia - etiology
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:We present the first reported case of transient left bundle branch block (LBBB) occurring during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). LBBB is an important clinical finding, as it is associated with a significant increase in mortality. Physicians providing ECT should be aware of the significance of new-onset LBBB; it may occur during treatment.
ISSN:0091-2174
1541-3527
DOI:10.2190/PM.48.2.g