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PAS scores before and during ECT course and in the follow-up period.. Note: Maximum PAS score is 16.. Abbreviations: ECT, electroconvulsive therapy; PAS, Pittsburgh Agitation Scale.
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She showed significant reduction in her total PAS score from baseline (11 points) during and after ECT (2 points) (Figure 1). The improvement of agitation symptoms initiated by ECT lasted for approximately 12 weeks without any additional therapy other than rivastigmine, sertraline, and mirtazapine (Figure 1).