Electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation: similarities and differences

Authors

  • Moacyr Alexandro Rosa Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria - Ambulatório de Psiquiatria e Transtornos Alimentares
  • Marina Odebrecht Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria
  • Sérgio Paulo Rigonatti Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria - Serviço de Tratamentos Biológicos
  • Marco Antônio Marcolin Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000500008

Keywords:

Eating Electroconvulsive therapy, depression, technique

Abstract

This article is a detailed review of similarities and differences between the two main non pharmacological biological treatments currently used for depression, electroconvulsive therapy and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. Comparison is made on physiological effects, clinical aspects, technique and mechanisms of action. A review of the clinical efficacy is shown in the end of the article.

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Published

2004-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 5 (2004): Edição Especial - Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation: similarities and differences . (2004). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 31(5), 243-250. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832004000500008