Abstract
Plasma pancreatic polypeptide concentrations rise by 320 ± 81% following administration of electroconvulsive therapy. This rise is observed in the first ten minutes despite premedication of patients with 0.6 mg atropine. Pancreatic polypeptide release is dependent on cholinergic tone and is very sensitive to atropine. The dramatic rise in pancreative polypeptide observed following electroconvulsive therapy probably results from vagal stimulation and reflects insufficient atropine premedication.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 24-26 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Unknown Journal |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health