TMS vs ECT | Key Differences Between rTMS and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Dr. Martijn Arns

Dr. Sanil Rege, Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder of Psych Scene and Psych Scene Hub speaks to Dr. Martijn Arns, Chief Scientific Adviser, NeuroCare Group; Founding Director & Senior Researcher at Research Institute Brainclinics about neuromodulation on the topic of key differences between repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Take-Home Points

• ECT is a very effective treatment in major depression–side effects include memory issues and concentration problems.

• The theoretical risk of seizure with rTMS is significantly lower than the risk of a seizure through prescribing an SSRI –overall, the side effects associated with rTMS are very manageable.

• Response and remission rates for rTMS with personalized psychotherapy as combined treatment in treatment-resistant depression, are higher than for rTMS as a monotherapy.

Full article: psychscenehub.com/video/key-differences-rtms-elect…