Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
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Compare activation patterns within the cortical autonomic network in patients with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) versus healthy age-matched controls during an orthostatic challenge. ⋯ Orthostatic reflexes mediated by the cerebellum may be impaired in patients with NOH. The results suggest an additional pathological pathway in patients with autonomic failure.
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Observational Study
Electroencephalogram dynamics during general anesthesia predict the later incidence and duration of burst-suppression during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Electroencephalogram burst-suppression during general anesthesia is associated with post-operative delirium (POD). Whether burst-suppression causes POD or merely reflects susceptibility to POD is unclear. We hypothesized decreased intraoperative alpha (8-12 Hz) and beta (13-33 Hz) power prior to the occurrence of burst-suppression in susceptible patients. ⋯ This dynamic may be used to develop principled neurophysiological-based approaches to aid the preemptive identification and targeted care of POD vulnerable patients.
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To evaluate EEG abnormalities, particularly development of temporal intermittent rhythmic delta activity (TIRDA) after laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and assess the role of further surgery after LITT. ⋯ The presence of TIRDA following LITT should prompt early consideration for reoperation.