Maximum benefit of Electro Convulsive Therapy is in
Hysteria
Mania
Depression with Suicidal Tendency
Chronic Schizophrenia
Ans.C i.e. Depression with suicidal tendencyElectroconvulsive therapyProduces grand mal seizure in an anesthetized patient.Mechanism of action:- The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.- Increases levels of Brain-Derived Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorIndications:- Treatment-resistant depression- Severe depression with suicidal risk(most common indication)-Depression with psychotic featuresEmergency:- Refusal to eat or drink- The imminent risk for suicide- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome- Catatonia and catatonic schizophrenia- Severe agitated depression