ECT and Brain Stimulation Therapies · NCLEX Exam

Which statement captures a key distinction between TMS and ECT?

TMS induces a controlled seizure; ECT uses magnetic pulses without seizures.
TMS is invasive and needs implanted hardware; ECT is fully non-invasive.
TMS uses magnetic fields on the awake brain; ECT uses electric current under anesthesia.
Both TMS and ECT always require general anesthesia and muscle relaxants.

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Correct answer: TMS uses magnetic fields on the awake brain; ECT uses electric current under anesthesia.

TMS uses non-invasive magnetic stimulation in awake patients; ECT uses electrical current to induce a brief seizure under anesthesia.

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