Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for severe episodes of mood disorders. Temporary memory loss is a common side-effect, but ongoing discussions exist regarding potential long-term adverse cognitive outcomes. Only a few studies have examined the frequency of dementia in patients after ECT. The aim of this study was to examine the association between ECT and risk of subsequent dementia in patients with a first-time hospital diagnosis of affective disorder.

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电痉挛治疗和情感障碍患者痴呆的风险：一项队列研究。

电惊厥疗法（ECT）是重度情绪障碍发作的最有效治疗方法。暂时性记忆丧失是常见的副作用，但有关潜在的长期不良认知结果的讨论仍在进行中。只有少数研究检查了ECT后患者痴呆的频率。这项研究的目的是检查初诊为情感障碍医院的患者中ECT与后续痴呆风险之间的关系。