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PURPOSE OF REVIEW With more individuals reaching older ages, bipolar disorder is no longer a rare illness in the elderly. Despite the growing number of the older individuals with the illness, there are few studies that focus on bipolar disorder in the geriatric population leading to gaps in clinical knowledge and treatment. The aim of this study is therefore to increase understanding by summarizing the available literature on the epidemiology, symptomatology, comorbidities, and treatment recommendations in this cohort, as well as to suggest areas for future clinical and research focus. RECENT FINDINGS The prevalence of bipolar disorder is underestimated in the geriatric population. The illness maintains the main features observed in the other cohorts but it also has some specific characteristics in the older individuals. In this cohort, psychiatric and medical comorbidities tend to be the rule rather than the exception. Higher rates of cognitive impairments than age- and education-matched groups present across all of the illness phases. Treatment is more challenging in the elderly individuals due to higher rates of comorbidities and susceptibility to medication side effects. Two cohorts of older individuals with bipolar disorder can be recognized, those with symptoms that start earlier in life and those with late-life onset. Although the knowledge about elderly bipolar disorder is only slowly growing, it is increasingly recognized as an illness with unique features. More work is needed to improve diagnosis and to establish treatment guidelines.
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- Ahmad Shobassy
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Gurel SC, Mutlu E, Başar K, Yazıcı MK. Bi-temporal electroconvulsive therapy efficacy in bipolar and unipolar depression: A retrospective comparison. Asian J Psychiatr 2021; 55:102503. [PMID: 33296865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM Although electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been extensively used for depressive episodes in bipolar disorder (BDD), it has received less interest in research compared with major depressive disorder (MDD). Studies comparing the efficacy of ECT in BDD and MDD have been contradictory. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of ECT in BDD and MDD, analyzing the influence of clinical features on outcome. METHODS The medical charts and electronic records of 107 patients (MDDn = 75 [70.1 %], BDD n = 32 [29.9 %]) receiving bi-temporal ECT were investigated retrospectively. Features of the index episode, such as the time elapsed until ECT and the effect of diagnosis on efficacy evaluated by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), were analyzed. RESULTS The diagnostic groups were alike concerning clinical features of the index episode, such as the presence of psychotic symptoms and suicidality. Patient age and the number of previous affective episodes were significantly different between the groups. The time elapsed until ECT in the examined episode was significantly longer in the MDD group. Compared with the MDD group, the BDD group had a significantly higher remission rate with ECT. Regression analysis revealed that BDD diagnosis, older age, and shorter time until ECT were significantly associated with remission. CONCLUSION The significant relationship observed between greater time elapsed until ECT and worse outcome is noteworthy in terms of clinical practice. This finding further challenges the widely accepted place of ECT as the "last resort" for the treatment of depression in bipolar and unipolar affective disorders.
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- S Can Gurel
- Department of Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Turkey; Brain Stimulation and Cognition Group, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
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- Ministry of Health, Sehit Sait Erturk Etimesgut State Hospital, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Turkey
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Karabatsiakis A, Schönfeldt-Lecuona C. Depression, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and electroconvulsive therapy: a new approach towards personalized medicine in psychiatric treatment - a short review and current perspective. Transl Psychiatry 2020; 10:226. [PMID: 32647150 PMCID: PMC7347855 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-020-00901-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a globally occurring phenomenon and developed into a severe socio-economic challenge. Despite decades of research, the underlying pathophysiological processes of MDD remain incompletely resolved. Like other mental disorders, MDD is hypothesized to mainly affect the central nervous system (CNS). An increasing body of research indicates MDD to also change somatic functioning, which impairs the physiological performance of the whole organism. As a consequence, a paradigm shift seems reasonable towards a systemic view of how MDD affects the body. The same applies to treatment strategies, which mainly focus on the CNS. One new approach highlights changes in the bioenergetic supply and intracellular network dynamics of mitochondria for the pathophysiological understanding of MDD. Mitochondria, organelles of mostly all eukaryotic cells, use carbon compounds to provide biochemical energy in terms of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the bioenergetic currency and the main driver for enzymatic activity in all cells and tissues. Clinical symptoms of MDD including fatigue, difficulties concentrating, and lack of motivation were reported to be associated with impaired mitochondrial ATP production and changes in the density of the mitochondrial network. Additionally, the severity of these symptoms correlates negatively with mitochondrial functioning. Psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a method used to treat severe and treatment-resistant forms of MDD, achieve robust antidepressant effects. The biological mechanisms beyond the treatment response to antidepressant strategies are partially understood. Here, mitochondrial functioning is discussed as a promising new biomarker for diagnosis and treatment effects in MDD.
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- Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, Ulm University Clinic, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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Ittasakul P, Vora-Arporn S, Waleeprakhon P, Tor PC. Number of Electroconvulsive Therapy Sessions required for Thai Psychiatric Patients: a Retrospective Study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020; 16:673-679. [PMID: 32184606 PMCID: PMC7061719 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s244031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study predictors of the number of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sessions required for symptom remission in psychiatric patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted chart reviews for 95 patients whose condition remitted following inpatient ECT. We analyzed the clinical characteristics of the patients and compared the number of ECT sessions between adult (age 18-59 years) and elderly (age ≥ 60 years) patients. RESULTS The overall mean ± SD of the number of ECT sessions was 11.8 ± 4.7 (range: 6-24). By diagnosis, it was 13.3 ± 5.5 for individuals with schizophrenia, 10.1 ± 2.7 for schizoaffective disorder, 14.4 ± 5.6 for bipolar depression, 9.4 ± 1.9 for bipolar mania, 10.9 ± 4.3 for major depressive disorder (MDD), and 11.8 ± 4.3 for those with other diagnoses. For MDD, the number of ECT sessions in elderly patients (13.4 ± 4.6) was statistically greater than that in adult patients (9 ± 2.9) (p = 0.008). CONCLUSION The number of ECT sessions varied by age and diagnosis. The number of ECT sessions in elderly MDD patients was higher than that in adult MDD patients.
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- Pichai Ittasakul
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Mood and Anxiety, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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Bahji A, Hawken ER, Sepehry AA, Cabrera CA, Vazquez G. ECT beyond unipolar major depression: systematic review and meta-analysis of electroconvulsive therapy in bipolar depression. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2019; 139:214-226. [PMID: 30506992 DOI: 10.1111/acps.12994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the response, remission, and speed of response in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder in depressive episode (BDD) receiving an acute course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were quantitatively analyzed. METHODS Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines, 1660 citations were identified through five electronic databases. Nineteen articles met final inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. RESULTS The pooled response and remission rates with ECT in MDD were 74.2% (n = 1246/1680) and 52.3% (n = 850/1626), respectively. In BDD, they were 77.1% (n = 437/567) and 52.3% (n = 275/377), respectively. Although response rates to ECT were statistically higher in BDD (OR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.56-0.95, P = 0.02), remission rates were similar (OR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.65-1.26, P = 0.56). Individuals with BDD vs. MDD required fewer number of ECT sessions to achieve response (SMD = -0.23, 95% CI: -0.44 to -0.023, P = 0.03). There were no significant moderator effects identified. CONCLUSION Response rates and speed of response are higher in individuals with BDD; however, remission rates are equivalent. These findings support increased utilization of ECT in individuals with treatment-refractory BDD.
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- A Bahji
- Department of Psychiatry, Providence Care Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Providence Care Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Providence Care Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Providence Care Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Agarkar S, Hurt SW, Young RC. Speed of antidepressant response to electroconvulsive therapy in bipolar disorder vs. major depressive disorder. Psychiatry Res 2018; 265:355-359. [PMID: 29803951 PMCID: PMC6080253 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS We reviewed studies that reported speed of antidepressant response to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in both bipolar depression (BPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS We identified English language reports allowing this comparison. RESULTS Ten studies met our criteria. Four reported significantly faster response in BPD and in one there was trend for faster response. None reported evidence for slower response in BPD. CONCLUSION The findings support further study of speed of response to ECT in BPD.
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- Smita Agarkar
- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States,New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY, United States
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Pinna M, Manchia M, Oppo R, Scano F, Pillai G, Loche AP, Salis P, Minnai GP. Clinical and biological predictors of response to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): a review. Neurosci Lett 2018; 669:32-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2016.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Su P, Z. Pan J. Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy. Anesthesiology 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74766-8_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Oldani L, Altamura AC, Abdelghani M, Young AH. Brain stimulation treatments in bipolar disorder: A review of the current literature. World J Biol Psychiatry 2016; 17:482-94. [PMID: 25471324 DOI: 10.3109/15622975.2014.984630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Brain stimulation techniques are non-pharmacologic strategies which offer additional therapeutic options for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature regarding the use of brain stimulation in resistant bipolar disorder (BD), with particular reference to hypomanic/manic symptoms. METHODS Keywords pertaining to the brain simulation techniques used in the treatment of depression (either unipolar or bipolar) along with their role in regard to hypomanic/manic symptoms were used to conduct an electronic search of the literature. Pertinent findings were identified by the authors and reviewed. RESULTS Brain stimulation techniques represent a valid therapeutic option in TRD. They have been extensively studied in unipolar depression and, to a minor extent, in the depressive phase of BD, showing encouraging but often limited results. With exception of electroconvulsive therapy, the efficacy of brain stimulation in the treatment of manic symptoms of bipolar patients is still uncertain and needs to be fully evaluated. CONCLUSIONS Brain stimulation in BD is derived from its use in unipolar depression. However, there are many important differences between these two disorders and more studies with a systematic approach need to be conducted on larger samples of bipolar patients with treatment-resistant characteristics.
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- Lucio Oldani
- a Department of Psychiatry , University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- a Department of Psychiatry , University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma Service (CDAT) and Neurodevelopmental Service (Adult ADHD and Adult ASD), Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, St Pancras Hospital , London , UK
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- c Centre for Affective Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London , Denmark Hill, London , UK
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Berggren Å, Gustafson L, Höglund P, Johanson A. A long-term follow-up of clinical response and regional cerebral blood flow changes in depressed patients treated with ECT. J Affect Disord 2015; 167:235-43. [PMID: 24997226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2014.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Revised: 06/02/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most potent therapy. We investigated the clinical response and regional cerebral blood flow changes in depressed in patients treated with (ECT) in a repeated longitudinal study. METHOD Forty-nine patients (21 men and 28 women) with a mean age 61 years underwent ECT. Forty-one patients grading improvement after the initial ECT-series (responder group) were compared with eight, grading no improvement (non-responder group). The patients underwent neuropsychiatric ratings, measure of clinical response (defined as ≥50% reduction of pre-treatment depression score) and measure of regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF). RESULTS The responder group had an initial 60-82%, and the non-responder group a 30-64% clinical response throughout the follow-up. The non-responder group showed more reported depression (p=.003), and vegetative anxiety (p=.024), with a generally higher left temporal rCBF (p=.045). LIMITATIONS The retrospective approach and the small sample-size. CONCLUSION Patients with no subjective improvement after ECT had lesser objective clinical response, more sustained reported depression with anxiety features, and higher left temporal rCBF.
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- Åke Berggren
- Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Anaesthesia, Blekinge Hospital, SE-371 85 Karlskrona, Sweden; Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Geriatric Psychiatry, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry & Pharmacology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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Kerner N, Prudic J. Current electroconvulsive therapy practice and research in the geriatric population. NEUROPSYCHIATRY 2014; 4:33-54. [PMID: 24778709 PMCID: PMC4000084 DOI: 10.2217/npy.14.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is utilized worldwide for various severe and treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. Research studies have shown that ECT is the most effective and rapid treatment available for elderly patients with depression, bipolar disorder and psychosis. For patients who suffer from intractable catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, ECT can be life saving. For elderly patients who cannot tolerate or respond poorly to medications and who are at a high risk for drug-induced toxicity or toxic drug interactions, ECT is the safest treatment option. Organic causes are frequently associated with late-life onset of neuropsychiatric conditions, such as parkinsonism, dementia and stroke. ECT has proven to be efficacious even when these conditions are present. During the next decade, research studies should focus on the use of ECT as a synergistic therapy, to enhance other biological and psychological treatments, and prevent symptom relapse and recurrence.
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- Nancy Kerner
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Service & the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, & the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Electroconvulsive Therapy Service & the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, & the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA
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