Electroconvulsive Therapy

**Definition:** Electrically induced CONVULSIONS primarily used in the treatment of severe AFFECTIVE DISORDERS and SCHIZOPHRENIA.

**Tree numbers:** - F04.570.200.583 - F04.669.224.300

**Synonyms:** - Shock Therapy, Electric - ECT (Psychotherapy) - Convulsive Therapy, Electric - Electroshock Therapy