Recurrent mild abruptio placentae occurring immediately after repeated electroconvulsive therapy in pregnancy

We present a case in which electroconvulsive therapy was performed repeatedly in pregnancy because of severe depression with psychotic features and failure of chemical treatment. Each electroconvulsive treatment was immediately followed by uterine contractions and active uterine bleeding, possibly r...

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Published inAmerican journal of obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 165; no. 3; p. 652
Main Authors Sherer, D M, D'Amico, M L, Warshal, D P, Stern, R A, Grunert, H F, Abramowicz, J S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1991
Subjects
Abruptio Placentae - etiology
Adult
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Hypertension - etiology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Recurrence
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Summary:We present a case in which electroconvulsive therapy was performed repeatedly in pregnancy because of severe depression with psychotic features and failure of chemical treatment. Each electroconvulsive treatment was immediately followed by uterine contractions and active uterine bleeding, possibly representing recurrent abruptio placentae occurring in association with the treatment. Transient acute episodes of maternal hypertension between 180/90 and 190/100 mm Hg, documented within minutes after application of each electroconvulsive treatment, might explain the abruptio placentae manifested by active uterine bleeding and uterine hyperstimulation.
ISSN:0002-9378
DOI:10.1016/0002-9378(91)90302-8