Electroconvulsive therapy increases temporarily plasma vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with major depressive disorder

Electroconvulsive therapy increases temporarily plasma vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with major depressive disorder

Abstract Objectives Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been related to the etiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). The findings involving the effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on the VEGF levels have been conflicting. The aim was to examine the possible changes in the VEGF l...

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Main Authors: Annamari Sorri, Kaija Järventausta, Olli Kampman, Kai Lehtimäki, Minna Björkqvist, Kati Tuohimaa, Mari Hämäläinen, Eeva Moilanen, Esa Leinonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-08-01
Series:Brain and Behavior
Subjects:
electroconvulsive therapy
major depressive disorder
vascular endothelial growth factor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2001

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