A patient with severe depression fails multiple antidepressants. Which advanced procedure is indicated?

A patient with severe depression fails multiple antidepressants. Which advanced procedure is indicated?

  • Correct Answer: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Explanation: VNS is indicated for treatment-resistant depression after ECT failure.

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