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Originally Posted by ciderguy
Has anyone here with a history of heart disease AND with a pacemaker/defibrillator installed had ECT therapy.
I underwent ECT treatment four years after having a heart attack and triple bypass surgery but that has been sixteen years ago and, since then, I've had a number of stent implants as well as the installation of the pacemaker/defibrillator.
I know that my psychiatrist wouldn't even consider it an option with the approval of my cardiologist but I'm hoping someone could give me some info before I see my doctor again.
Thanks.
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here in NY a person is not allowed to get ECT if they are pregnant, or have a pace maker/defibulator. this is because ECT is Electro Convulsive Therapy. (Applying a electric shock through a persons brain and body)
the electric current would cause a miscarriage (termination of the pregnancy)
the electric current makes the heart rate increase.and can short circuit/explode the pacemaker/defibulator.
its no wonder your psychiatrist said no to this treatment option for you. my suggestion is follow your psychiatrist and maybe give your medical doctor and psychiatrist permission to discuss the situation together. maybe theres a safe way to work this problem out.