The effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy on Parkinson’s disease with psychotic symptoms

Abstract

ECT is effective for treatment-resistant depression, schizophrenia, and catatonic syndrome. Quite a few psychiatric diseases and related conditions do not sufficiently respond to current pharmacotherapy. To relieve patients from suffering, various treatments have been tried. Parkinson’s disease with psychotic symptoms is the case. We discuss herewith the effectiveness of ECT on Parkinson’s disease with psychotic symptoms, showing changes in regional cerebral blood flow.