Anti-N-Methyl d-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis and Electroconvulsive Therapy: Literature Review and Future Directions.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am
; 28(1): 79-89, 2019 01.
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Despite the majority of patients with anti-N-methyl d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibody encephalitis presenting with catatonic symptoms, the literature has not focused on well-known treatments for catatonia, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The authors review the literature identifying case reports that document the effective use of ECT for anti-NMDAR encephalitis. They also identify gaps in the literature regarding use and documentation of ECT and review possible mechanisms of action for ECT. The authors propose identifying catatonia as a syndrome with multiple potential causes (including anti-NMDAR encephalitis) and suggest a standardized treatment approach using evidence-based catatonia treatments such as ECT and benzodiazepines.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Catatonia
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Eletroconvulsoterapia
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Encefalite Antirreceptor de N-Metil-D-Aspartato
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Humans
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En
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Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article