Posted by Bob on December 9, 2006, at 14:23:09
In reply to Re: ECT experience, posted by linkadge on December 8, 2006, at 17:48:38
> >I have read some studies on ECT and what I have >understood is that the ECT has to >be "intrusive". It triggers release of growth >factors (BDNF) and vascular regeneration >improving blood circulation in the brain.
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> This may not be a good thing. I mean ECT does increase BDNF, but so does other traumatic brain injury. BDNF is not just a growth factor, but also a neuroprotective chemical. BDNF is greatly increased after certain neurological insult including epileptic seizures. It may just be a sign that the brain is trying to protect itself from what the hell is happening.
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> ECT also increases certain markers of cell injury such as GFAP, which is high after radiation and high in alzheimers.
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> I would not necesarily conclude ECT induced BDNF is a good thing.
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Uh, I second that.
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