Long-term Potentiation Disruption Underlying Cognitive Impairment in ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment that uses controlled electrical stimulation to induce a brief, generalized seizure in the brain. This intervention is performed under general anesthesia with muscle relaxants to ensure patient comfort and safety. ECT is typically used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions when other treatments, such as medication and psychotherapy, have not been effective.