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Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock treatment, is a controversial medical treatment involving the induction of a seizure in a patient by passing electricity through the brain. Patients with any of several conditions often show dramatic short-term improvement after the procedure.
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