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Created: 2025-07-19 14:53:23 UTC

ECT is considered a life-saving intervention for catatonia, especially in severe or malignant cases where rapid response is needed or other treatments like benzodiazepines have failed. 

Response rates are consistently high—most studies report 80–100% effectiveness, even in cases resistant to medications, and major guidelines recommend ECT as first-line therapy for life-threatening catatonia due to its strong track record for reversing symptoms quickly and reducing the risk of serious complications.


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