Electroconvulsive Shock Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary

Electroconvulsive Shock:

Induction of a stress reaction in experimental subjects by means of an electrical shock; applies to either convulsive or non-convulsive states.

Terms Related to Electroconvulsive Shock

Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electrically induced convulsions primarily used in the treatment of severe affective disorders and schizophrenia.
Dengue Shock Syndrome
A distinct and virulent form of DENGUE characterized by thrombocytopenia and hemoconcentration (grades I and II) and distinguished by a positive tourniquet test. When accompanied ...
Cardiogenic Shock
Shock resulting from diminution of cardiac output in heart disease.
Hypovolemia
An abnormally low volume of blood circulating through the body. It may result in hypovolemic shock (see SHOCK).
Traumatic Shock
Shock produced as a result of trauma.
Hypovolemic
An abnormally low volume of blood circulating through the body. It may result in hypovolemic shock (see SHOCK).
Psychiatric Somatic Therapy
The biologic treatment of mental disorders (e.g., ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY), in contrast with psychotherapy. (Stone, American Psychiatric Glossary, 1988, p159)

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