Posted by ihatedrugs on October 8, 2011, at 3:02:46
In reply to Re: Is ECT neuroprotective? » SLS, posted by 49er on October 6, 2011, at 11:31:43
ECT is associated with neuroplasticity effects in the hippocampus. It stimulates neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus, and synaptogenesis in the CA1 area. Perforated and nonperforated spine synapses are both increased, as is synaptic height; these changes indicate greater synaptic efficiency.
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