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Jin Y, Li J, Fan Z, Hua X, Wang T, Du S, Xi X, Li L. Recognition of regions of stroke injury using multi-modal frequency features of electroencephalogram. Front Neurosci 2024; 18:1404816. [PMID: 38915308 PMCID: PMC11194428 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1404816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Objective Nowadays, increasingly studies are attempting to analyze strokes in advance. The identification of brain damage areas is essential for stroke rehabilitation. Approach We proposed Electroencephalogram (EEG) multi-modal frequency features to classify the regions of stroke injury. The EEG signals were obtained from stroke patients and healthy subjects, who were divided into right-sided brain injury group, left-sided brain injury group, bilateral brain injury group, and healthy controls. First, the wavelet packet transform was used to perform a time-frequency analysis of the EEG signal and extracted a set of features (denoted as WPT features). Then, to explore the nonlinear phase coupling information of the EEG signal, phase-locked values (PLV) and partial directed correlations (PDC) were extracted from the brain network, and the brain network produced a second set of features noted as functional connectivity (FC) features. Furthermore, we fused the extracted multiple features and used the resnet50 convolutional neural network to classify the fused multi-modal (WPT + FC) features. Results The classification accuracy of our proposed methods was up to 99.75%. Significance The proposed multi-modal frequency features can be used as a potential indicator to distinguish regions of brain injury in stroke patients, and are potentially useful for the optimization of decoding algorithms for brain-computer interfaces.
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- Yan Jin
- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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- Jinhua People’s Hospital, Jinhua, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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- Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Control and Robotics, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
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Juárez Martínez EL, Kimchi E. Investigating delirium in stroke with an EEG lens: Focal lesions with global impact? Clin Neurophysiol 2024; 162:219-221. [PMID: 38631924 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2024.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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- Erika L Juárez Martínez
- Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Shen Y, You H, Yang Y, Tang R, Ji Z, Liu H, Du M, Zhou M. Predicting brain edema and outcomes after thrombectomy in stroke: Frontal delta/alpha ratio as an optimal quantitative EEG index. Clin Neurophysiol 2024; 164:149-160. [PMID: 38896932 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2024.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine whether quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) measures have predictive value for cerebral edema (CED) and clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion who underwent mechanical thrombectomy (MT). METHODS A total of 105 patients with AIS in the anterior circulation were enrolled in this prospective study. The occurrence and severity of CED were assessed through computed tomography conducted 24 h after MT. Clinical outcomes were evaluated based on early neurological deterioration (END) and 3-month functional status, as measured by the modified Rankin scale (mRS). Electroencephalography (EEG) recordings were performed 24 h after MT, and QEEG indices were calculated from the standard 16 electrodes and 2 frontal channels (F3-C3, F4-C4). The delta/alpha ratio (DAR), the (delta + theta) / (alpha + beta) ratio (DTABR), and relative delta power were averaged over all electrodes (global) and the F3-C3 and F4-C4 channels (frontal). The predictive effect and value of QEEG indices for CED and clinical outcomes were assessed using ordinal and logistic regression models, as well as receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS Significantly, both global and frontal DAR were found to be associated with the severity of CED, END, and poor functional outcomes at 90 days, while global and frontal DTABR and relative delta power were not associated with outcomes. In ROC analysis, the best predictive effect was observed in frontal DAR, with an area under the curve of approximately 0.80. It exhibited approximately 75% sensitivity and 71% specificity for radiological and clinical outcomes when a threshold of 3.3 was used. CONCLUSIONS QEEG techniques may be considered an efficient bedside monitoring method for assessing treatment efficacy, identifying patients at higher risk of severe CED and END, and predicting long-term functional outcomes. SIGNIFICANCE QEEG can help identify patients at risk of severe neurological complications that can impact long-term functional recovery in AIS patients who underwent MT.
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- Yeru Shen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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He D, Sikora WA, James SA, Williamson JN, Lepak LV, Cheema CF, Sidorov E, Li S, Yang Y. Alteration in Resting-State Brain Activity in Stroke Survivors After Repetitive Finger Stimulation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 103:395-400. [PMID: 38261754 PMCID: PMC11031333 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This quasi-experimental study examined the effect of repetitive finger stimulation on brain activation in eight stroke and seven control subjects, measured by quantitative electroencephalogram. METHODS We applied 5 mins of 2-Hz repetitive bilateral index finger transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and compared differences pre- and post-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation using quantitative electroencephalogram metrics delta/alpha ratio and delta-theta/alpha-beta ratio. RESULTS Between-group differences before and after stimulation were significantly different in the delta/alpha ratio ( z = -2.88, P = 0.0040) and the delta-theta/alpha-beta ratio variables ( z = -3.90 with P < 0.0001). Significant decrease in the delta/alpha ratio and delta-theta/alpha-beta ratio variables after the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation was detected only in the stroke group (delta/alpha ratio diff = 3.87, P = 0.0211) (delta-theta/alpha-beta ratio diff = 1.19, P = 0.0074). CONCLUSIONS The decrease in quantitative electroencephalogram metrics in the stroke group may indicate improved brain activity after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. This finding may pave the way for a future novel therapy based on transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and quantitative electroencephalogram measures to improve brain recovery after stroke.
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- Dorothy He
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma, Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, Norman, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Hudson College of Public Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Bioengineering, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurology, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- UT Health Huston McGovern Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Houston, Texas
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- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of Bioengineering, Urbana, Illinois, USA
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Carle Foundation Hospital, Clinical Imaging Research Center, Stephenson Family Clinical Research Institute, Urbana, Illinois, USA
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61820, USA
- Northwestern University, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Liuzzi P, Grippo A, Sodero A, Castagnoli C, Pellegrini I, Burali R, Toci T, Barretta T, Mannini A, Hakiki B, Macchi C, Lolli F, Cecchi F. Quantitative EEG and prognosis for recovery in post-stroke patients: The effect of lesion laterality. Neurophysiol Clin 2024; 54:102952. [PMID: 38422721 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucli.2024.102952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is emerging confidence that quantitative EEG (qEEG) has the potential to inform clinical decision-making and guide individualized rehabilitation after stroke, but consensus on the best EEG biomarkers is needed for translation to clinical practice. This study investigates the spatial qEEG spectral and symmetry distribution in patients with a left/right hemispheric stroke, to evaluate their side-specific prognostic power in post-acute rehabilitation outcome. METHODS Resting-state 19-channel EEG recordings were collected with clinical information on admission to intensive inpatient rehabilitation (within 30 days post stroke), and six months post stroke. After preprocessing, spectral (Delta-to-Alpha Ratio, DAR) and symmetry (pairwise and hemispheric Brain Symmetry Index) features were extracted. Patients were divided into Affected Right and Left (AR/AL) groups, according to the location of their lesion. Within each group, DAR was compared between homologous electrode pairs and the pairwise difference between pairs was compared across pairs in the scalp. Then, the prognostic power of qEEG admission metrics was evaluated by performing correlations between admission metrics and discharge mBI values. RESULTS Fifty-two patients with hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke (20 females, 38.5 %, median age 76 years [IQR = 22]) were included in the study. DAR was significantly higher in the affected hemisphere for both AR and AL groups, and, a higher frontal (to posterior) asymmetry was found independent of the side of the lesion. DAR was found to be a prognostic marker of 6-months modified Barthel Index (mBI) only for the AL group, while hemispheric asymmetry did not correlate with follow-up outcomes in either group. DISCUSSION While the presence of EEG abnormalities in the affected hemisphere of a stroke is well recognized, we have shown that the extent of DAR abnormalities seen correlates with disability at 6 months post stroke, but only for left hemispheric lesions. Routine prognostic evaluation, in addition to motor and functional scales, can add information concerning neuro-prognostication and reveal neurophysiological abnormalities to be assessed during rehabilitation.
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- Piergiuseppe Liuzzi
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy; Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Istituto di BioRobotica, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Italy.
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy; Università di Firenze, Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica, Largo Brambilla 3, Firenze, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Firenze, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Sperimentali e Cliniche, Viale Morgagni 50, Firenze, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Via Di Scandicci 269, Firenze, Italy; Università degli Studi di Firenze, Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Sperimentali e Cliniche, Viale Morgagni 50, Firenze, Italy
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Rösch J, Emanuel Vetter D, Baldassarre A, Souza VH, Lioumis P, Roine T, Jooß A, Baur D, Kozák G, Blair Jovellar D, Vaalto S, Romani GL, Ilmoniemi RJ, Ziemann U. Individualized treatment of motor stroke: A perspective on open-loop, closed-loop and adaptive closed-loop brain state-dependent TMS. Clin Neurophysiol 2024; 158:204-211. [PMID: 37945452 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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- Johanna Rösch
- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland; BioMag Laboratory, HUS Medical Imaging Center, University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland; BioMag Laboratory, HUS Medical Imaging Center, University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland; BioMag Laboratory, HUS Medical Imaging Center, University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland; HUS Diagnostic Center, Clinical Neurophysiology, Clinical Neurosciences, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University School of Science, Espoo, Finland; BioMag Laboratory, HUS Medical Imaging Center, University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen, Germany.
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Bernardes TS, Santos KCS, Nascimento MR, Filho CANES, Bazan R, Pereira JM, de Souza LAPS, Luvizutto GJ. Effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation over motor cortex on resting-state brain activity in the early subacute stroke phase: A power spectral density analysis. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 237:108134. [PMID: 38335706 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite promising results, the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in the early stages of stroke and its impact on brain activity have been poorly studied. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of tDCS applied over the ipsilesional motor cortex on resting-state brain activity in the early subacute phase of stroke. METHODS This is a pilot, randomized, double-blind, proof-of-concept study. The patients with stroke were randomly assigned into two groups: anodal tDCS (A-tDCS) or sham tDCS (S-tDCS). For A-tDCS, the anode was placed over the ipsilesional motor cortex, while the cathode was placed over the left or right supraorbital area (Fp2 for left stroke or Fp1 for right stroke). For the real stimulation, a constant current of 1.0 mA was delivered for 20 min and then ramped down linearly for 30 s, maintaining a resistance below 10 kΩ. For the sham stimulation, the stimulator was turned on, and the current intensity was gradually increased for 30 s, tapered off over 30 s, and maintained for 30 min without stimulation. Each stimulation was performed for three consecutive sessions with an interval of 1 h between them. The primary outcome was spectral electroencephalography (EEG) analysis based on the Power Spectral Density (PSD) determined by EEG records of areas F3, F4, C3, C4, P3, and P4. Brain Vision Analyzer software processed the signals, EEG power spectral density (PSD) was calculated before and after stimulation, and alpha, beta, delta, and theta power were analyzed. The secondary outcomes included hemodynamic variables based on the difference between baseline (D0) and post-intervention session (D1) values of systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure, heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SPO2). Mann-Whitney test was used to compare position measurements of two independent samples; Fisher's exact test was used to compare two proportions; paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the median differences in the within-group comparison, and Spearman correlations matrix among spectral power analysis between EEG bands was performed to verify consistency of occurrence of oscillations. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS An increase in PSD in the alpha frequency in the P4 region was observed after the intervention in the A-tDCS group, as compared to the placebo group (before = 6.13; after = 10.45; p < 0.05). In the beta frequency, an increase in PSD was observed in P4 (before = 4.40; after = 6.79; p < 0.05) and C4 (before = 4.43; after = 6.94; p < 0.05) after intervention in the A-tDCS group. There was a reduction in PSD at delta frequency in C3 (before = 293.8; after = 58.6; p < 0.05) after intervention in the A-tDCS group. In addition, it was observed a strong relationship between alpha and theta power in the A-tDCS group before and after intervention. However, the sham group showed correlations between more power bands (alpha and theta, alpha and delta, and delta and theta) after intervention. There was no difference in hemodynamic variables between the intra- (before and after stimulation) and inter-groups (mean difference). CONCLUSION Anodal tDCS over the ipsilesional motor cortex had significant effects on the brain electrical activity in the early subacute stroke phase, increasing alpha and beta wave activities in sensorimotor regions while reducing slow delta wave activity in motor regions. These findings highlight the potential of anodal tDCS as a therapeutic intervention in the early stroke phase.
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- Tiago Soares Bernardes
- Department of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Applied Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Applied Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Neurology, Psychology, and Psychiatry, Botucatu Medical School (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Statistical Department, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Applied Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Wu R, Ma H, Hu J, Wang D, Wang F, Yu X, Li Y, Fu W, Lai M, Hu Z, Feng W, Shan C, Wang C. Electroacupuncture stimulation to modulate neural oscillations in promoting neurological rehabilitation. Brain Res 2024; 1822:148642. [PMID: 37884179 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation is a modern neuromodulation technique that integrates traditional Chinese acupuncture therapy with contemporary electrical stimulation. It involves the application of electrical currents to specific acupoints on the body following acupuncture. EA has been widely used in the treatment of various neurological disorders, including epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Recent research suggests that EA stimulation may modulate neural oscillations, correcting abnormal brain electrical activity, therefore promoting brain function and aiding in neurological rehabilitation. This paper conducted a comprehensive search in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI using keywords like "electroacupuncture," "neural oscillations," and "neurorehabilitation", covering the period from year 1980 to 2023. We provide a detailed overview of how electroacupuncture stimulation modulates neural oscillations, including maintaining neural activity homeostasis, influencing neurotransmitter release, improving cerebral hemodynamics, and enhancing specific neural functional networks. The paper also discusses the current state of research, limitations of electroacupuncture-induced neural oscillation techniques, and explores prospects for their combined application, aiming to offer broader insights for both basic and clinical research.
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- Ruiren Wu
- The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Rehabilitation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China; School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Department of Neurology, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Engineering Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Intelligent Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China; Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China; Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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van Stigt MN, Groenendijk EA, van Meenen LCC, van de Munckhof AAGA, Theunissen M, Franschman G, Smeekes MD, van Grondelle JAF, Geuzebroek G, Siegers A, Visser MC, van Schaik SM, Halkes PHA, Majoie CBLM, Roos YBWEM, Koelman JHTM, Koopman MS, Marquering HA, Potters WV, Coutinho JM. Prehospital Detection of Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke With EEG. Neurology 2023; 101:e2522-e2532. [PMID: 37848336 PMCID: PMC10791060 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is standard treatment for anterior large vessel occlusion stroke (LVO-a stroke). Prehospital diagnosis of LVO-a stroke would reduce time to EVT by allowing direct transportation to an EVT-capable hospital. We aim to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dry electrode EEG for the detection of LVO-a stroke in the prehospital setting. METHODS ELECTRA-STROKE was an investigator-initiated, prospective, multicenter, diagnostic study, performed in the prehospital setting. Adult patients were eligible if they had suspected stroke (as assessed by the attending ambulance nurse) and symptom onset <24 hours. A single dry electrode EEG recording (8 electrodes) was performed by ambulance personnel. Primary endpoint was the diagnostic accuracy of the theta/alpha frequency ratio for LVO-a stroke (intracranial ICA, A1, M1, or proximal M2 occlusion) detection among patients with EEG data of sufficient quality, expressed as the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). Secondary endpoints were diagnostic accuracies of other EEG features quantifying frequency band power and the pairwise derived Brain Symmetry Index. Neuroimaging was assessed by a neuroradiologist blinded to EEG results. RESULTS Between August 2020 and September 2022, 311 patients were included. The median EEG duration time was 151 (interquartile range [IQR] 151-152) seconds. For 212/311 (68%) patients, EEG data were of sufficient quality for analysis. The median age was 74 (IQR 66-81) years, 90/212 (42%) were women, and the median baseline NIH Stroke Scale was 1 (IQR 0-4). Six (3%) patients had an LVO-a stroke, 109/212 (51%) had a non-LVO-a ischemic stroke, 32/212 (15%) had a transient ischemic attack, 8/212 (4%) had a hemorrhagic stroke, and 57/212 (27%) had a stroke mimic. AUC of the theta/alpha ratio was 0.80 (95% CI 0.58-1.00). Of the secondary endpoints, the pairwise derived Brain Symmetry Index in the delta frequency band had the highest diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.91 [95% CI 0.73-1.00], sensitivity 80% [95% CI 38%-96%], specificity 93% [95% CI 88%-96%], positive likelihood ratio 11.0 [95% CI 5.5-21.7]). DISCUSSION The data from this study suggest that dry electrode EEG has the potential to detect LVO-a stroke among patients with suspected stroke in the prehospital setting. Toward future implementation of EEG in prehospital stroke care, EEG data quality needs to be improved. TRIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03699397. CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE This study provides Class II evidence that prehospital dry electrode scalp EEG accurately detects LVO-a stroke among patients with suspected acute stroke.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maritta N van Stigt
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Eva A Groenendijk
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Laura C C van Meenen
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Anita A G A van de Munckhof
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Monique Theunissen
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Martin D Smeekes
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Joffry A F van Grondelle
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Arjen Siegers
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Marieke C Visser
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Sander M van Schaik
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Patricia H A Halkes
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Charles B L M Majoie
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Yvo B W E M Roos
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Johannes H T M Koelman
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Henk A Marquering
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Jonathan M Coutinho
- From the Departments of Clinical Neurophysiology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., J.H.T.M.K.), Neurology (M.N.v.S., E.A.G., L.C.C.v.M., A.A.G.A.v.d.M., M.C.V., Y.B.W.E.M.R., J.M.C.), Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (C.B.L.M.M., M.S.K., H.A.M.), and Biomedical Engineering and Physics (H.A.M.), Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam; Witte Kruis Ambulancezorg (M.T., G.F.), Alkmaar; Ambulancezorg Nederland (M.D.S.), Zwolle; Ambulance Amsterdam (J.A.F.v.G., G.G., A.S.); Department of Neurology (S.M.v.S.), OLVG Hospital location West, Amsterdam; Department of Neurology (P.H.A.H.), Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar; TrianecT (W.V.P.), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Lanzone J, Motolese F, Ricci L, Tecchio F, Tombini M, Zappasodi F, Cruciani A, Capone F, Di Lazzaro V, Assenza G. Quantitative measures of the resting EEG in stroke: a systematic review on clinical correlation and prognostic value. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:4247-4261. [PMID: 37542545 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06981-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
Abstract
OBJECT Quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) has shown promising results as a predictor of clinical impairment in stroke. We systematically reviewed published papers that focus on qEEG metrics in the resting EEG of patients with mono-hemispheric stroke, to summarize current knowledge and pave the way for future research. METHODS Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically searched the literature for papers that fitted our inclusion criteria. Rayyan QCRR was used to allow deduplication and collaborative blinded paper review. Due to multiple outcomes and non-homogeneous literature, a scoping review approach was used to address the topic. RESULTS Or initial search (PubMed, Embase, Google scholar) yielded 3200 papers. After proper screening, we selected 71 papers that fitted our inclusion criteria and we developed a scoping review thar describes the current state of the art of qEEG in stroke. Notably, among selected papers 53 (74.3%) focused on spectral power; 11 (15.7%) focused on symmetry indexes, 17 (24.3%) on connectivity metrics, while 5 (7.1%) were about other metrics (e.g. detrended fluctuation analysis). Moreover, 42 (58.6%) studies were performed with standard 19 electrodes EEG caps and only a minority used high-definition EEG. CONCLUSIONS We systematically assessed major findings on qEEG and stroke, evidencing strengths and potential pitfalls of this promising branch of research.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Lanzone
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Neurorehabilitation Department of the Milano Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Electrophysiology for Translational Neuroscience LET'S, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche CNR, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences and Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies, 'Gabriele D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Roma, Italy
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Kancheva I, van der Salm SMA, Ramsey NF, Vansteensel MJ. Association between lesion location and sensorimotor rhythms in stroke - a systematic review with narrative synthesis. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:4263-4289. [PMID: 37606742 PMCID: PMC10641054 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06982-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stroke causes alterations in the sensorimotor rhythms (SMRs) of the brain. However, little is known about the influence of lesion location on the SMRs. Understanding this relationship is relevant for the use of SMRs in assistive and rehabilitative therapies, such as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs).. METHODS We reviewed current evidence on the association between stroke lesion location and SMRs through systematically searching PubMed and Embase and generated a narrative synthesis of findings. RESULTS We included 12 articles reporting on 161 patients. In resting-state studies, cortical and pontine damage were related to an overall decrease in alpha (∼8-12 Hz) and increase in delta (∼1-4 Hz) power. In movement paradigm studies, attenuated alpha and beta (∼15-25 Hz) event-related desynchronization (ERD) was shown in stroke patients during (attempted) paretic hand movement, compared to controls. Stronger reductions in alpha and beta ERD in the ipsilesional, compared to contralesional hemisphere, were observed for cortical lesions. Subcortical stroke was found to affect bilateral ERD and ERS, but results were highly variable. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest a link between stroke lesion location and SMR alterations, but heterogeneity across studies and limited lesion location descriptions precluded a meta-analysis. SIGNIFICANCE Future research would benefit from more uniformly defined outcome measures, homogeneous methodologies, and improved lesion location reporting.
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- Ivana Kancheva
- UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85060, 3508 AB, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85060, 3508 AB, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85060, 3508 AB, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- UMC Utrecht Brain Center, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85060, 3508 AB, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Nasretdinov A, Vinokurova D, Lemale CL, Burkhanova-Zakirova G, Chernova K, Makarova J, Herreras O, Dreier JP, Khazipov R. Diversity of cortical activity changes beyond depression during Spreading Depolarizations. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7729. [PMID: 38007508 PMCID: PMC10676372 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43509-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023] Open
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Spreading depolarizations (SDs) are classically thought to be associated with spreading depression of cortical activity. Here, we found that SDs in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage produce variable, ranging from depression to booming, changes in electrocorticographic activity, especially in the delta frequency band. In rats, depression of activity was characteristic of high-potassium-induced full SDs, whereas partial superficial SDs caused either little change or a boom of activity at the cortical vertex, supported by volume conduction of signals from spared delta generators in the deep cortical layers. Partial SDs also caused moderate neuronal depolarization and sustained excitation, organized in gamma oscillations in a narrow sub-SD zone. Thus, our study challenges the concept of homology between spreading depolarization and spreading depression by showing that SDs produce variable, from depression to booming, changes in activity at the cortical surface and in different cortical layers depending on the depth of SD penetration.
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- Azat Nasretdinov
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Russia
- INMED-INSERM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, 13273, France
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- Centre for Stroke Research Berlin, Department of Experimental Neurology and Department of Neurology, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, D-10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Russia
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Cajal Institute-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Cajal Institute-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Centre for Stroke Research Berlin, Department of Experimental Neurology and Department of Neurology, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, D-10117, Berlin, Germany
- Bernstein Centre for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, D-10115, Berlin, Germany
- Einstein Centre for Neurosciences Berlin, D-10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Russia.
- INMED-INSERM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, 13273, France.
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Antonioni A, Galluccio M, Toselli R, Baroni A, Fregna G, Schincaglia N, Milani G, Cosma M, Ferraresi G, Morelli M, Casetta I, De Vito A, Masiero S, Basaglia N, Malerba P, Severini G, Straudi S. A Multimodal Analysis to Explore Upper Limb Motor Recovery at 4 Weeks After Stroke: Insights From EEG and Kinematics Measures. Clin EEG Neurosci 2023:15500594231209397. [PMID: 37859431 DOI: 10.1177/15500594231209397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Background. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and there is a very short period of increased synaptic plasticity, fundamental in motor recovery. Thus, it is crucial to acquire data to guide the rehabilitation treatment. Promising results have been achieved with kinematics and neurophysiological data, but currently, few studies integrate these different modalities. Objectives. We explored the correlations between standardized clinical scales, kinematic data, and EEG measures 4 weeks after stroke. Methods. 26 patients were considered. Among them, 20 patients also performed the EEG study, beyond the kinematic analysis, at 4 weeks. Results. We found correlations between the Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity, movement duration, smoothness measures, and velocity peaks. Moreover, EEG measures showed a tendency for the healthy hemisphere to vicariate the affected one in patients characterized by better clinical conditions. Conclusions. These results suggest the relevance of kinematic (in particular movement duration and smoothness) and EEG biomarkers to evaluate post-stroke recovery. We emphasize the importance of integrating clinical data with kinematic and EEG analyses from the early stroke stages, in order to guide rehabilitation strategies to best leverage the short period of increased synaptic plasticity.
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- Annibale Antonioni
- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
- Doctoral Program in Translational Neurosciences and Neurotechnologies, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Doctoral Program in Translational Neurosciences and Neurotechnologies, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- School of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, Dulin, Ireland
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University, Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Ferrara University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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Yu F, Gao Y, Li F, Zhang X, Hu F, Jia W, Li X. Resting-state EEG microstates as electrophysiological biomarkers in post-stroke disorder of consciousness. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1257511. [PMID: 37849891 PMCID: PMC10577186 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1257511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Introduction Ischemic stroke patients commonly experience disorder of consciousness (DOC), leading to poorer discharge outcomes and higher mortality risks. Therefore, the identification of applicable electrophysiological biomarkers is crucial for the rapid diagnosis and evaluation of post-stroke disorder of consciousness (PS-DOC), while providing supportive evidence for cerebral neurology. Methods In our study, we conduct microstate analysis on resting-state electroencephalography (EEG) of 28 post-stroke patients with awake consciousness and 28 patients with PS-DOC, calculating the temporal features of microstates. Furthermore, we extract the Lempel-Ziv complexity of microstate sequences and the delta/alpha power ratio of EEG on spectral. Statistical analysis is performed to examine the distinctions in features between the two groups, followed by inputting the distinctive features into a support vector machine for the classification of PS-DOC. Results Both groups obtain four optimal topographies of EEG microstates, but notable distinctions are observed in microstate C. Within the PS-DOC group, there is a significant increase in the mean duration and coverage of microstates B and C, whereas microstate D displays a contrasting trend. Additionally, noteworthy variations are found in the delta/alpha ratio and Lempel-Ziv complexity between the two groups. The integration of the delta/alpha ratio with microstates' temporal and Lempel-Ziv complexity features demonstrates the highest performance in the classifier (Accuracy = 91.07%). Discussion Our results suggest that EEG microstates can provide insights into the abnormal brain network dynamics in DOC patients post-stroke. Integrating the temporal and Lempel-Ziv complexity microstate features with spectral features offers a deeper understanding of the neuro mechanisms underlying brain damage in patients with DOC, holding promise as effective electrophysiological biomarkers for diagnosing PS-DOC.
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- Fang Yu
- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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- The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Department of Neurology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Department of Neurology, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
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Chan MKL, Yeung WKY, Yu JKP, Ng SSW, Tong RKY. Exploratory Study on the Clinical use of EEG for the People with Chronic Stroke and Their Correlation with the Neuropsychological Outcome. Clin EEG Neurosci 2023; 54:534-548. [PMID: 35068216 DOI: 10.1177/15500594221074858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective. To measure the EEG signals of the people with chronic stroke in eyes-closed and eyes-open condition and study their relationship with the cognitive function and mental wellbeing. Methods. The investigators would conduct cognitive and mental wellbeing tests on recruited subjects. Their EEG signal was acquired by the 16-channel EEG system. The absolute power under different frequency bands and EEG indices (delta alpha ratio and pairwise derived brain symmetry index) in different eye conditions was calculated. Pearson's correlation was conducted to investigate the association between the clinical tests and the EEG index. Results. 32 subjects were recruited for the study. There was a significant correlation between the pairwise derived brain symmetry index (pdBSI) in eyes-open condition with the Stroop Test (p = .002), Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test-3 s (p = .008)/2 s (p = .002) and WHO-5 well-being scale (p = .023). Conclusions. There is a significant correlation between the brain symmetry index and the cognitive and wellbeing assessment. Brain symmetry index over the delta frequency has been found to be the most useful parameter relating to the clinical score.Significance:It is recommended to use EEG as an adjunctive neuropsychological assessment in clinics for people with chronic stroke, especially for clients who could not undertake conventional assessments (eg aphasia, attention problem).Highlights: There is a significant correlation between the EEG index and the clinical neuropsychological assessmentPairwise Derived Brain Symmetry index in delta frequency range correlated with most of the neuropsychological outcome.It is feasible for us to adopt EEG as an adjunctive assessment in clinical settings.
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- Marko Ka Leung Chan
- Community Rehabilitation Service Support Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Community Rehabilitation Service Support Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Community Rehabilitation Service Support Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Community Rehabilitation Service Support Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Ferreira LO, de Souza RD, Teixeira LL, Pinto LC, Rodrigues JCM, Martins-Filho AJ, da Costa ET, Hamoy M, Lopes DCF. The GPER1 agonist G1 reduces brain injury and improves the qEEG and behavioral outcome of experimental ischemic stroke. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2023; 82:787-797. [PMID: 37558387 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlad061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Stroke is one of the principal cerebrovascular diseases in human populations and contributes to a majority of the functional impairments in the elderly. Recent discoveries have led to the inclusion of electroencephalography (EEG) in the complementary prognostic evaluation of patients. The present study describes the EEG, behavioral, and histological changes that occur following cerebral ischemia associated with treatment by G1, a potent and selective G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) agonist in a rat model. Treatment with G1 attenuated the neurological deficits induced by ischemic stroke from the second day onward, and reduced areas of infarction. Treatment with G1 also improved the total brainwave power, as well as the theta and alpha wave activity, specifically, and restored the delta band power to levels similar to those observed in the controls. Treatment with G1 also attenuated the peaks of harmful activity observed in the EEG indices. These improvements in brainwave activity indicate that GPER1 plays a fundamental role in the mediation of cerebral injury and in the behavioral outcome of ischemic brain injuries, which points to treatment with G1 as a potential pharmacological strategy for the therapy of stroke.
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- Luan Oliveira Ferreira
- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Natural Products, Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuropathology, Joao de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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Cai J, Xu M, Cai H, Jiang Y, Zheng X, Sun H, Sun Y, Sun Y. Task Cortical Connectivity Reveals Different Network Reorganizations between Mild Stroke Patients with Cortical and Subcortical Lesions. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1143. [PMID: 37626499 PMCID: PMC10452233 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13081143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Accumulating efforts have been made to investigate cognitive impairment in stroke patients, but little has been focused on mild stroke. Research on the impact of mild stroke and different lesion locations on cognitive impairment is still limited. To investigate the underlying mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in mild stroke at different lesion locations, electroencephalograms (EEGs) were recorded in three groups (40 patients with cortical stroke (CS), 40 patients with subcortical stroke (SS), and 40 healthy controls (HC)) during a visual oddball task. Power envelope connectivity (PEC) was constructed based on EEG source signals, followed by graph theory analysis to quantitatively assess functional brain network properties. A classification framework was further applied to explore the feasibility of PEC in the identification of mild stroke. The results showed worse behavioral performance in the patient groups, and PECs with significant differences among three groups showed complex distribution patterns in frequency bands and the cortex. In the delta band, the global efficiency was significantly higher in HC than in CS (p = 0.011), while local efficiency was significantly increased in SS than in CS (p = 0.038). In the beta band, the small-worldness was significantly increased in HC compared to CS (p = 0.004). Moreover, the satisfactory classification results (76.25% in HC vs. CS, and 80.00% in HC vs. SS) validate the potential of PECs as a biomarker in the detection of mild stroke. Our findings offer some new quantitative insights into the complex mechanisms of cognitive impairment in mild stroke at different lesion locations, which may facilitate post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation.
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- Jiaye Cai
- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Electrocardiogram, Dongyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Dongyang 322100, China;
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- State Key Laboratory for Brain-Computer Intelligence, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Department of Neurology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310020, China; (J.C.); (H.C.); (Y.J.); (X.Z.); (Y.S.)
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Ag Lamat MSN, Abd Rahman MSH, Wan Zaidi WA, Yahya WNNW, Khoo CS, Hod R, Tan HJ. Qualitative electroencephalogram and its predictors in the diagnosis of stroke. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1118903. [PMID: 37377856 PMCID: PMC10291181 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1118903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Introduction Stroke is a typical medical emergency that carries significant disability and morbidity. The diagnosis of stroke relies predominantly on the use of neuroimaging. Accurate diagnosis is pertinent for management decisions of thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy. Early identification of stroke using electroencephalogram (EEG) in the clinical assessment of stroke has been underutilized. This study was conducted to determine the relevance of EEG and its predictors with the clinical and stroke features. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out where routine EEG assessment was performed in 206 consecutive acute stroke patients without seizures. The demographic data and clinical stroke assessment were collated using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score with neuroimaging. Associations between EEG abnormalities and clinical features, stroke characteristics, and NIHSS scores were evaluated. Results The mean age of the study population was 64.32 ± 12 years old, with 57.28% consisting of men. The median NIHSS score on admission was 6 (IQR 3-13). EEG was abnormal in more than half of the patients (106, 51.5%), which consisted of focal slowing (58, 28.2%) followed by generalized slowing (39, 18.9%) and epileptiform changes (9, 4.4%). NIHSS score was significantly associated with focal slowing (13 vs. 5, p < 0.05). Type of stroke and imaging characteristics were significantly associated with EEG abnormalities (p < 0.05). For every increment in NIHSS score, there are 1.08 times likely for focal slowing (OR 1.089; 95% CI 1.033, 1.147, p = 0.002). Anterior circulation stroke has 3.6 times more likely to have abnormal EEG (OR 3.628; 95% CI 1.615, 8.150, p = 0.002) and 4.55 times higher to exhibit focal slowing (OR 4.554; 95% CI 1.922, 10.789, p = 0.01). Conclusion The type of stroke and imaging characteristics are associated with EEG abnormalities. Predictors of focal EEG slowing are NIHSS score and anterior circulation stroke. The study emphasized that EEG is a simple yet feasible investigational tool, and further plans for advancing stroke evaluation should consider the inclusion of this functional modality.
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- Mohd Syahrul Nizam Ag Lamat
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hu Y, Wang Y, Zhang R, Hu Y, Fang M, Li Z, Shi L, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Gao J, Zhang L. Assessing stroke rehabilitation degree based on quantitative EEG index and nonlinear parameters. Cogn Neurodyn 2023; 17:661-669. [PMID: 37265653 PMCID: PMC10229519 DOI: 10.1007/s11571-022-09849-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The assessment of motor function is critical to the rehabilitation of stroke patients. However, commonly used evaluation methods are based on behavior scoring, which lacks neurological indicators that directly reflect the motor function of the brain. The objective of this study was to investigate whether resting-state EEG indicators could improve stroke rehabilitation evaluation. We recruited 68 participants and recorded their resting-state EEG data. According to Brunnstrom stage, the participants were divided into three groups: severe, moderate, and mild. Ten quantitative electroencephalographic (QEEG) and five non-linear parameters of resting-state EEG were calculated for further analysis. Statistical tests were performed, and the genetic algorithm-support vector machine was used to select the best feature combination for classification. We found the QEEG parameters show significant differences in Delta, Alpha1, Alpha2, DAR, and DTABR (P < 0.05) among the three groups. Regarding nonlinear parameters, ApEn, SampEn, Lz, and C0 showed significant differences (P < 0.05). The optimal feature classification combination accuracy rate reached 85.3%. Our research shows that resting-state EEG indicators could be used for stroke rehabilitation evaluation.
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- Yuxia Hu
- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Brain-Computer Interface Technology, Zhengzhou, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Brain-Computer Interface Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Brain-Computer Interface Technology, Zhengzhou, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Shenqiu County People’s Hospital, Henan Province, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Zhengzhou Boone Technology Company, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Brain-Computer Interface Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Brain-Computer Interface Technology, Zhengzhou, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Pais-Vieira C, Allahdad MK, Perrotta A, Peres AS, Kunicki C, Aguiar M, Oliveira M, Pais-Vieira M. Neurophysiological correlates of tactile width discrimination in humans. Front Hum Neurosci 2023; 17:1155102. [PMID: 37250697 PMCID: PMC10213448 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1155102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Tactile information processing requires the integration of sensory, motor, and cognitive information. Width discrimination has been extensively studied in rodents, but not in humans. Methods Here, we describe Electroencephalography (EEG) signals in humans performing a tactile width discrimination task. The first goal of this study was to describe changes in neural activity occurring during the discrimination and the response periods. The second goal was to relate specific changes in neural activity to the performance in the task. Results Comparison of changes in power between two different periods of the task, corresponding to the discrimination of the tactile stimulus and the motor response, revealed the engagement of an asymmetrical network associated with fronto-temporo-parieto-occipital electrodes and across multiple frequency bands. Analysis of ratios of higher [Ratio 1: (0.5-20 Hz)/(0.5-45 Hz)] or lower frequencies [Ratio 2: (0.5-4.5 Hz)/(0.5-9 Hz)], during the discrimination period revealed that activity recorded from frontal-parietal electrodes was correlated to tactile width discrimination performance between-subjects, independently of task difficulty. Meanwhile, the dynamics in parieto-occipital electrodes were correlated to the changes in performance within-subjects (i.e., between the first and the second blocks) independently of task difficulty. In addition, analysis of information transfer, using Granger causality, further demonstrated that improvements in performance between blocks were characterized by an overall reduction in information transfer to the ipsilateral parietal electrode (P4) and an increase in information transfer to the contralateral parietal electrode (P3). Discussion The main finding of this study is that fronto-parietal electrodes encoded between-subjects' performances while parieto-occipital electrodes encoded within-subjects' performances, supporting the notion that tactile width discrimination processing is associated with a complex asymmetrical network involving fronto-parieto-occipital electrodes.
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- Carla Pais-Vieira
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Saúde (CIIS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde (ICS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Saúde (CIIS), Instituto de Ciências da Saúde (ICS), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra (CISUC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Proaction Laboratory, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- CINEICC, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Vasco da Gama Research Center (CIVG), Vasco da Gama University School (EUVG), Coimbra, Portugal
- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC), Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED-Institute of Biomedicine, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED-Institute of Biomedicine, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences, iBiMED-Institute of Biomedicine, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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OBJECTIVES Critically ill patients are at high risk of acute brain injury. Bedside multimodality neuromonitoring techniques can provide a direct assessment of physiologic interactions between systemic derangements and intracranial processes and offer the potential for early detection of neurologic deterioration before clinically manifest signs occur. Neuromonitoring provides measurable parameters of new or evolving brain injury that can be used as a target for investigating various therapeutic interventions, monitoring treatment responses, and testing clinical paradigms that could reduce secondary brain injury and improve clinical outcomes. Further investigations may also reveal neuromonitoring markers that can assist in neuroprognostication. We provide an up-to-date summary of clinical applications, risks, benefits, and challenges of various invasive and noninvasive neuromonitoring modalities. DATA SOURCES English articles were retrieved using pertinent search terms related to invasive and noninvasive neuromonitoring techniques in PubMed and CINAHL. STUDY SELECTION Original research, review articles, commentaries, and guidelines. DATA EXTRACTION Syntheses of data retrieved from relevant publications are summarized into a narrative review. DATA SYNTHESIS A cascade of cerebral and systemic pathophysiological processes can compound neuronal damage in critically ill patients. Numerous neuromonitoring modalities and their clinical applications have been investigated in critically ill patients that monitor a range of neurologic physiologic processes, including clinical neurologic assessments, electrophysiology tests, cerebral blood flow, substrate delivery, substrate utilization, and cellular metabolism. Most studies in neuromonitoring have focused on traumatic brain injury, with a paucity of data on other clinical types of acute brain injury. We provide a concise summary of the most commonly used invasive and noninvasive neuromonitoring techniques, their associated risks, their bedside clinical application, and the implications of common findings to guide evaluation and management of critically ill patients. CONCLUSIONS Neuromonitoring techniques provide an essential tool to facilitate early detection and treatment of acute brain injury in critical care. Awareness of the nuances of their use and clinical applications can empower the intensive care team with tools to potentially reduce the burden of neurologic morbidity in critically ill patients.
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- Swarna Rajagopalan
- Department of Neurology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ
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- Department of Neurology, Atrium Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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Maura RM, Rueda Parra S, Stevens RE, Weeks DL, Wolbrecht ET, Perry JC. Literature review of stroke assessment for upper-extremity physical function via EEG, EMG, kinematic, and kinetic measurements and their reliability. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:21. [PMID: 36793077 PMCID: PMC9930366 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01142-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Significant clinician training is required to mitigate the subjective nature and achieve useful reliability between measurement occasions and therapists. Previous research supports that robotic instruments can improve quantitative biomechanical assessments of the upper limb, offering reliable and more sensitive measures. Furthermore, combining kinematic and kinetic measurements with electrophysiological measurements offers new insights to unlock targeted impairment-specific therapy. This review presents common methods for analyzing biomechanical and neuromuscular data by describing their validity and reporting their reliability measures. METHODS This paper reviews literature (2000-2021) on sensor-based measures and metrics for upper-limb biomechanical and electrophysiological (neurological) assessment, which have been shown to correlate with clinical test outcomes for motor assessment. The search terms targeted robotic and passive devices developed for movement therapy. Journal and conference papers on stroke assessment metrics were selected using PRISMA guidelines. Intra-class correlation values of some of the metrics are recorded, along with model, type of agreement, and confidence intervals, when reported. RESULTS A total of 60 articles are identified. The sensor-based metrics assess various aspects of movement performance, such as smoothness, spasticity, efficiency, planning, efficacy, accuracy, coordination, range of motion, and strength. Additional metrics assess abnormal activation patterns of cortical activity and interconnections between brain regions and muscle groups; aiming to characterize differences between the population who had a stroke and the healthy population. CONCLUSION Range of motion, mean speed, mean distance, normal path length, spectral arc length, number of peaks, and task time metrics have all demonstrated good to excellent reliability, as well as provide a finer resolution compared to discrete clinical assessment tests. EEG power features for multiple frequency bands of interest, specifically the bands relating to slow and fast frequencies comparing affected and non-affected hemispheres, demonstrate good to excellent reliability for populations at various stages of stroke recovery. Further investigation is needed to evaluate the metrics missing reliability information. In the few studies combining biomechanical measures with neuroelectric signals, the multi-domain approaches demonstrated agreement with clinical assessments and provide further information during the relearning phase. Combining the reliable sensor-based metrics in the clinical assessment process will provide a more objective approach, relying less on therapist expertise. This paper suggests future work on analyzing the reliability of metrics to prevent biasedness and selecting the appropriate analysis.
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- Rene M. Maura
- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID USA
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- Engineering and Physics Department, Whitworth University, Spokane, WA USA
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- College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA USA
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID USA
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID USA
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van Bohemen SJ, Rogers JM, Boughton PC, Clarke JL, Valderrama JT, Kyme AZ. Continuous non-invasive estimates of cerebral blood flow using electrocardiography signals: a feasibility study. Biomed Eng Lett 2023; 13:185-195. [PMID: 37124110 PMCID: PMC10130316 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-023-00265-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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AbstractThis paper describes a potential method to detect changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) using electrocardiography (ECG) signals, measured across scalp electrodes with reference to the same signal across the chest—a metric we term the Electrocardiography Brain Perfusion index (EBPi). We investigated the feasibility of EBPi to monitor CBF changes in response to specific tasks. Twenty healthy volunteers wore a head-mounted device to monitor EBPi and electroencephalography (EEG) during tasks known to alter CBF. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound measurements provided ground-truth estimates of CBF. Statistical analyses were applied to EBPi, TCD right middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity (rMCAv) and EEG relative Alpha (rAlpha) data to detect significant task-induced changes and correlations. Breath-holding and aerobic exercise induced highly significant increases in EBPi and TCD rMCAv (p < 0.01). Verbal fluency also increased both measures, however the increase was only significant for EBPi (p < 0.05). Hyperventilation induced a highly significant decrease in TCD rMCAv (p < 0.01) but EBPi was unchanged. Combining all tasks, EBPi exhibited a highly significant, weak positive correlation with TCD rMCAv (r = 0.27, p < 0.01) and the Pearson coefficient between EBPi and rAlpha was r = − 0.09 (p = 0.05). EBPi appears to be responsive to dynamic changes in CBF and, can enable practical, continuous monitoring. CBF is a key parameter of brain health and function but is not easily measured in a practical, continuous, non-invasive fashion. EBPi may have important clinical implications in this context for stroke monitoring and management. Additional studies are required to support this claim.
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Motolese F, Lanzone J, Todisco A, Rossi M, Santoro F, Cruciani A, Capone F, Di Lazzaro V, Pilato F. The role of neurophysiological tools in the evaluation of ischemic stroke evolution: a narrative review. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1178408. [PMID: 37181549 PMCID: PMC10172480 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1178408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Ischemic stroke is characterized by a complex cascade of events starting from vessel occlusion. The term "penumbra" denotes the area of severely hypo-perfused brain tissue surrounding the ischemic core that can be potentially recovered if blood flow is reestablished. From the neurophysiological perspective, there are local alterations-reflecting the loss of function of the core and the penumbra-and widespread changes in neural networks functioning, since structural and functional connectivity is disrupted. These dynamic changes are closely related to blood flow in the affected area. However, the pathological process of stroke does not end after the acute phase, but it determines a long-term cascade of events, including changes of cortical excitability, that are quite precocious and might precede clinical evolution. Neurophysiological tools-such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or Electroencephalography (EEG)-have enough time resolution to efficiently reflect the pathological changes occurring after stroke. Even if they do not have a role in acute stroke management, EEG and TMS might be helpful for monitoring ischemia evolution-also in the sub-acute and chronic stages. The present review aims to describe the changes occurring in the infarcted area after stroke from the neurophysiological perspective, starting from the acute to the chronic phase.
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- Francesco Motolese
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: Francesco Motolese,
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Neurorehabilitation Unit of Milan Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology and Psichiatry, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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Bogéa Ribeiro L, da Silva Filho M. Systematic Review on EEG Analysis to Diagnose and Treat Autism by Evaluating Functional Connectivity and Spectral Power. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2023; 19:415-424. [PMID: 36861010 PMCID: PMC9968781 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s394363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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An abnormality in neural connectivity is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is no way to test the concept of neural connectivity empirically. According to recent network theory and time series analysis findings, electroencephalography (EEG) can assess neural network architecture, a sign of activity in the brain. This systematic review aims to evaluate functional connectivity and spectral power using EEG signals. EEG records the brain activity of an individual by displaying wavy lines that depict brain cells' communication through electrical impulses. EEG can diagnose various brain disorders, including epilepsy and related seizure illness, brain dysfunction, tumors, and damage. We found 21 studies using two of the most common EEG analysis methods: functional connectivity and spectral power. ASD and non-ASD individuals were found to differ significantly in all selected papers. Due to high heterogeneity in the outcomes, generalizations cannot be drawn, and no single method is currently beneficial as a diagnostic tool. For ASD subtype delineation, the lack of research prevented the evaluation of these techniques as diagnostic tools. These findings confirm the presence of abnormalities in the EEG in ASD, but they are insufficient to diagnose. Our study suggests that EEG is useful in diagnosing ASD by evaluating entropy in the brain. Researchers may be able to develop new diagnostic methods for ASD which focuses on particular stimuli and brainwaves if they conduct more extensive studies with higher numbers and more rigorous study designs.
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Livinț Popa L, Chira D, Dăbală V, Hapca E, Popescu BO, Dina C, Cherecheș R, Strilciuc Ș, Mureșanu DF. Quantitative EEG as a Biomarker in Evaluating Post-Stroke Depression. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 13:diagnostics13010049. [PMID: 36611341 PMCID: PMC9818970 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Introduction: Post-stroke depression (PSD) has complex pathophysiology determined by various biological and psychological factors. Although it is a long-term complication of stroke, PSD is often underdiagnosed. Given the diagnostic role of quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) in depression, it was investigated whether a possible marker of PSD could be identified by observing the evolution of the (Delta + Theta)/(Alpha + Beta) Ratio (DTABR), respectively the Delta/Alpha Ratio (DAR) values in post-stroke depressed patients (evaluated through the HADS-D subscale). Methods: The current paper analyzed the data of 57 patients initially selected from a randomized control trial (RCT) that assessed the role of N-Pep 12 in stroke rehabilitation. EEG recordings from the original trial database were analyzed using signal processing techniques, respecting the conditions (eyes open, eyes closed), and several cognitive tasks. Results: We observed two significant associations between the DTABR values and the HADS-D scores of post-stroke depressed patients for each of the two visits (V1 and V2) of the N-Pep 12 trial. We recorded the relationships in the Global (V1 = 30 to 120 days after stroke) and Frontal Extended (V2 = 90 days after stroke) regions during cognitive tasks that trained attention and working memory. For the second visit, the association between the analyzed variables was negative. Conclusions: As both our relationships were described during the cognitive condition, we can state that the neural networks involved in processing attention and working memory might go through a reorganization process one to four months after the stroke onset. After a period longer than six months, the process could localize itself at the level of frontal regions, highlighting a possible divergence between the local frontal dynamics and the subjective well-being of stroke survivors. QEEG parameters linked to stroke progression evolution (like DAR or DTABR) can facilitate the identification of the most common neuropsychiatric complication in stroke survivors.
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- Livia Livinț Popa
- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Neuroscience, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Neuroscience, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Neuroscience, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Babes-Bolyai University, 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Neuroscience, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- RoNeuro Institute for Neurological Research and Diagnostic, 400364 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Neuroscience, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Islam MS, Hussain I, Rahman MM, Park SJ, Hossain MA. Explainable Artificial Intelligence Model for Stroke Prediction Using EEG Signal. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:s22249859. [PMID: 36560227 PMCID: PMC9782764 DOI: 10.3390/s22249859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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State-of-the-art healthcare technologies are incorporating advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, allowing for rapid and easy disease diagnosis. However, most AI models are considered "black boxes," because there is no explanation for the decisions made by these models. Users may find it challenging to comprehend and interpret the results. Explainable AI (XAI) can explain the machine learning (ML) outputs and contribution of features in disease prediction models. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a potential predictive tool for understanding cortical impairment caused by an ischemic stroke and can be utilized for acute stroke prediction, neurologic prognosis, and post-stroke treatment. This study aims to utilize ML models to classify the ischemic stroke group and the healthy control group for acute stroke prediction in active states. Moreover, XAI tools (Eli5 and LIME) were utilized to explain the behavior of the model and determine the significant features that contribute to stroke prediction models. In this work, we studied 48 patients admitted to a hospital with acute ischemic stroke and 75 healthy adults who had no history of identified other neurological illnesses. EEG was obtained within three months following the onset of ischemic stroke symptoms using frontal, central, temporal, and occipital cortical electrodes (Fz, C1, T7, Oz). EEG data were collected in an active state (walking, working, and reading tasks). In the results of the ML approach, the Adaptive Gradient Boosting models showed around 80% accuracy for the classification of the control group and the stroke group. Eli5 and LIME were utilized to explain the behavior of the stroke prediction model and interpret the model locally around the prediction. The Eli5 and LIME interpretable models emphasized the spectral delta and theta features as local contributors to stroke prediction. From the findings of this explainable AI research, it is expected that the stroke-prediction XAI model will help with post-stroke treatment and recovery, as well as help healthcare professionals, make their diagnostic decisions more explainable.
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- Mohammed Saidul Islam
- Network and Data Analysis Group, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University and Technology (IUT), Gazipur 1704, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medical Research Center, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 03080, Republic of Korea
- Data Mind Ltd., Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: or (I.H.); (M.A.H.)
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- Network and Data Analysis Group, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University and Technology (IUT), Gazipur 1704, Bangladesh
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- AI-Based Healthcare Research Group, Sewon Intelligence Ltd., Seoul 04512, Republic of Korea
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- Network and Data Analysis Group, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University and Technology (IUT), Gazipur 1704, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: or (I.H.); (M.A.H.)
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Pathological Slow-Wave Activity and Impaired Working Memory Binding in Post-Traumatic Amnesia. J Neurosci 2022; 42:9193-9210. [PMID: 36316155 PMCID: PMC9761692 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0564-22.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Associative binding is key to normal memory function and is transiently disrupted during periods of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Electrophysiological abnormalities, including low-frequency activity, are common following TBI. Here, we investigate associative memory binding during PTA and test the hypothesis that misbinding is caused by pathological slowing of brain activity disrupting cortical communication. Thirty acute moderate to severe TBI patients (25 males; 5 females) and 26 healthy controls (20 males; 6 females) were tested with a precision working memory paradigm requiring the association of object and location information. Electrophysiological effects of TBI were assessed using resting-state EEG in a subsample of 17 patients and 21 controls. PTA patients showed abnormalities in working memory function and made significantly more misbinding errors than patients who were not in PTA and controls. The distribution of localization responses was abnormally biased by the locations of nontarget items for patients in PTA, suggesting a specific impairment of object and location binding. Slow-wave activity was increased following TBI. Increases in the δ-α ratio indicative of an increase in low-frequency power specifically correlated with binding impairment in working memory. Connectivity changes in TBI did not correlate with binding impairment. Working memory and electrophysiological abnormalities normalized at 6 month follow-up. These results show that patients in PTA show high rates of misbinding that are associated with a pathological shift toward lower-frequency oscillations.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT How do we remember what was where? The mechanism by which information (e.g., object and location) is integrated in working memory is a central question for cognitive neuroscience. Following significant head injury, many patients will experience a period of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) during which this associative binding is disrupted. This may be because of electrophysiological changes in the brain. Using a precision working memory test and resting-state EEG, we show that PTA patients demonstrate impaired binding ability, and this is associated with a shift toward slower-frequency activity on EEG. Abnormal EEG connectivity was observed but was not specific to PTA or binding ability. These findings contribute to both our mechanistic understanding of working memory binding and PTA pathophysiology.
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Yang JG, Thapa N, Park HJ, Bae S, Park KW, Park JH, Park H. Virtual Reality and Exercise Training Enhance Brain, Cognitive, and Physical Health in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13300. [PMID: 36293881 PMCID: PMC9602597 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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UNLABELLED We investigated the effectiveness of virtual-reality-based cognitive training (VRCT) and exercise on the brain, cognitive, physical and activity of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS This study included 99 participants (70.8 ± 5.4) with MCI in the VRCT, exercise, and control groups. The VRCT consisted of a series of games targeting different brain functions such as executive function, memory, and attention. Twenty-four sessions of VRCT (three days/week) were performed, and each session was 100 min long. Exercise intervention consisted of aerobic and resistance trainings performed in 24 sessions for 60 min (2 times/week for 12 weeks). Global cognitive function was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) test. Resting-state electroencephalography (EEG) of the neural oscillatory activity in different frequency bands was performed. Physical function was measured using handgrip strength (HGS) and gait speed. RESULTS After the intervention period, VRCT significantly improved the MMSE scores (p < 0.05), and the exercise group had significantly improved HGS and MMSE scores (p < 0.05) compared to baseline. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) of resting-state EEG showed a decreased theta/beta power ratio (TBR) (p < 0.05) in the central region of the brain in the exercise group compared to the control group. Although not statistically significant, the VRCT group also showed a decreased TBR compared to the control group. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) test showed a significant decrease in theta band power in the VRCT group compared to the exercise group and a decrease in delta/alpha ratio in the exercise group compared to the VRCT group. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that VRCT and exercise training enhances brain, cognitive, and physical health in older adults with MCI. Further studies with a larger population sample to identify the effect of VRCT in combination with exercise training are required to yield peak benefits for patients with MCI.
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- Ja-Gyeong Yang
- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Laboratory of Smart Healthcare, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Laboratory of Smart Healthcare, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Laboratory of Smart Healthcare, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Laboratory of Smart Healthcare, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan 49201, Korea
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- Health Convergence Medicine Laboratory, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
- Laboratory of Smart Healthcare, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Korea
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van Stigt MN, van de Munckhof AAGA, van Meenen LCC, Groenendijk EA, Theunissen M, Franschman G, Smeekes MD, van Grondelle JAF, Geuzebroek G, Siegers A, Marquering HA, Majoie CBLM, Roos YBWEM, Koelman JHTM, Potters WV, Coutinho JM. ELECTRA-STROKE: Electroencephalography controlled triage in the ambulance for acute ischemic stroke—Study protocol for a diagnostic trial. Front Neurol 2022; 13:1018493. [PMID: 36262832 PMCID: PMC9576201 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1018493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is the standard treatment for large vessel occlusion stroke of the anterior circulation (LVO-a stroke). Approximately half of EVT-eligible patients are initially presented to hospitals that do not offer EVT. Subsequent inter-hospital transfer delays treatment, which negatively affects patients' prognosis. Prehospital identification of patients with LVO-a stroke would allow direct transportation of these patients to an EVT-capable center. Electroencephalography (EEG) may be suitable for this purpose because of its sensitivity to cerebral ischemia. The hypothesis of ELECTRA-STROKE is that dry electrode EEG is feasible for prehospital detection of LVO-a stroke. Methods ELECTRA-STROKE is an investigator-initiated, diagnostic study. EEG recordings will be performed in patients with a suspected stroke in the ambulance. The primary endpoint is the diagnostic accuracy of the theta/alpha ratio for the diagnosis of LVO-a stroke, expressed by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. EEG recordings will be performed in 386 patients. Discussion If EEG can be used to identify LVO-a stroke patients with sufficiently high diagnostic accuracy, it may enable direct routing of these patients to an EVT-capable center, thereby reducing time-to-treatment and improving patient outcomes. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03699397.
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- Maritta N. van Stigt
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC) Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC) Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC) Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC) Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC) Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Jonathan M. Coutinho
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Sato Y, Schmitt O, Ip Z, Rabiller G, Omodaka S, Tominaga T, Yazdan-Shahmorad A, Liu J. Pathological changes of brain oscillations following ischemic stroke. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2022; 42:1753-1776. [PMID: 35754347 PMCID: PMC9536122 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x221105677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Brain oscillations recorded in the extracellular space are among the most important aspects of neurophysiology data reflecting the activity and function of neurons in a population or a network. The signal strength and patterns of brain oscillations can be powerful biomarkers used for disease detection and prediction of the recovery of function. Electrophysiological signals can also serve as an index for many cutting-edge technologies aiming to interface between the nervous system and neuroprosthetic devices and to monitor the efficacy of boosting neural activity. In this review, we provided an overview of the basic knowledge regarding local field potential, electro- or magneto- encephalography signals, and their biological relevance, followed by a summary of the findings reported in various clinical and experimental stroke studies. We reviewed evidence of stroke-induced changes in hippocampal oscillations and disruption of communication between brain networks as potential mechanisms underlying post-stroke cognitive dysfunction. We also discussed the promise of brain stimulation in promoting post stroke functional recovery via restoring neural activity and enhancing brain plasticity.
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- Yoshimichi Sato
- Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, SFVAMC, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences and Medical University, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, SFVAMC, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, SFVAMC, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, SFVAMC, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Zhang N, Chen F, Xie X, Xie Z, Hong D, Li J, Ouyang T. Application of quantitative EEG in acute ischemic stroke patients who underwent thrombectomy: A comparison with CT perfusion. Clin Neurophysiol 2022; 141:24-33. [PMID: 35809546 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) in the outcome of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who underwent mechanical thrombectomy (MT) and to assess the correlation between clinical outcome and QEEG and CT perfusion (CTP) data. METHODS Twenty-nine MT patients were included in this prospective study. Continuous electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring was performed, in which delta power, the δ/α ratio (DAR), and the (θ + δ)/(α + β) ratio (DTABR) were calculated. The clinical scores at different points were recorded. Based on the modified Ranking scale, the patients were divided into good and poor outcome groups. Several CTP parameters were recorded before MT. The correlation between QEEG, CTP parameters, and clinical scores was analyzed using the Spearman correlation analysis. The predictive value of QEEG indices and CTP parameters for the 3-month outcome was compared using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS Delta power except for 7 days after MT, DAR, DATBR, and several CTP parameters were all significantly associated with the clinical scores. Although some CTP parameters were associated with the clinical scores, they were less powerful than QEEG in predicting a good or poor outcome at 3 months. Among the different explored EEG indicators, the predictive value of delta 24 h after MT was the highest. CONCLUSIONS QEEG indices may have a certain predictive value for the outcome of AIS patients who underwent MT. SIGNIFICANCE QEEG may become a new prognostic tool in AIS patients who underwent MT, facilitating the planning and management of related rehabilitation plans.
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- Na Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of the First People's Hospital of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of the Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province, China.
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Zhang Y, Ye L, Cao L, Song W. Resting-state electroencephalography changes in poststroke patients with visuospatial neglect. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:974712. [PMID: 36033611 PMCID: PMC9399887 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.974712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to explore the electrophysiological characteristics of resting-state electroencephalography (rsEEG) in patients with visuospatial neglect (VSN) after stroke. Methods A total of 44 first-event sub-acute strokes after right hemisphere damage (26 with VSN and 18 without VSN) were included. Besides, 18 age-matched healthy participants were used as healthy controls. The resting-state electroencephalography (EEG) of 64 electrodes was recorded to obtain the power of the spectral density of different frequency bands. The global delta/alpha ratio (DAR), DAR over the affected hemispheres (DARAH), DAR over the unaffected hemispheres (DARUH), and the pairwise-derived brain symmetry index (pdBSI; global and four bands) were compared between groups and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted. The Barthel index (BI), Fugl-Meyer motor function assessment (FMA), and Berg balance scale (BBS) were used to assess the functional state of patients. Visuospatial neglect was assessed using a battery of standardized tests. Results We found that patients with VSN performed poorly compared with those without VSN. Analysis of rsEEG revealed increased delta and theta power and decreased alpha and beta power in stroke patients with VSN. Compared to healthy controls and poststroke non-VSN patients, patients with VSN showed a higher DAR (P < 0.001), which was significantly positively correlated with the BBS (DAR: r = –0.522, P = 0.006; DARAH: r = –0.521, P = 0.006; DARUH: r = –0.494, P = 0.01). The line bisection task was positively correlated with DAR (r = 0.458, P = 0.019) and DARAH (r = 0.483, P = 0.012), while the star cancellation task was only positively correlated with DARAH (r = 0.428, P = 0.029). DARAH had the best discriminating value between VSN and non-VSN, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.865. Patients with VSN showed decreased alpha power in the parietal and occipital areas of the right hemisphere. A higher parieto-occipital pdBSIalpha was associated with a worse line bisection task (r = 0.442, P = 0.024). Conclusion rsEEG may be a useful tool for screening for stroke patients with visuospatial neglect, and DAR and parieto-occipital pdBSIalpha may be useful biomarkers for visuospatial neglect after stroke.
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Richard S, Gabriel S, John S, Emmanuel M, John-Mary V. The focused quantitative EEG bio-marker in studying childhood atrophic encephalopathy. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13437. [PMID: 35927445 PMCID: PMC9352776 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17062-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Although it is a normal involution process in advanced age, brain atrophy—also termed atrophic encephalopathy—can also occur prematurely in childhood as a consequential effect of brain tissues injury through trauma or central nervous system infection, though in both normal and premature occurrences this condition always presents with loss of volume relative to the skull. A common tool for the functional study of brain activities is an electroencephalogram, but analyses of this have reportedly identified mismatches between qualitative and quantitative forms, particularly in the use of Delta-alpha ratio (DAR) indices, meaning that the values may be case dependent. The current study thus examines the value of Focused Occipital Beta-Alpha Ratio (FOBAR) as a modified biomarker for evaluating brain functional changes resulting from brain atrophy. This cross-sectional design study involves 260 patients under 18 years of age. Specifically, 207 patients with brain atrophy are compared with 53 control subjects with CT scan-proven normal brain volume. All the children underwent digital electroencephalography with brain mapping. Results show that alpha posterior dominant rhythm was present in 88 atrophic children and 44 controls. Beta as posterior dominant rhythm was present in an overwhelming 91.5% of atrophic subjects, with 0.009 p-values. The focused occipital Beta-alpha ratio correlated significantly with brain volume loss presented in diagonal brain fraction. The FOBAR and DAR values of the QEEG showed no significant correlation. This work concludes that QEEG cerebral dysfunctional studies may be etiologically and case dependent from the nature of the brain injury. Also, the focused Beta-alpha ratio of the QEEG is a prospective and potential biomarker of consideration in studying childhood atrophic encephalopathy.
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- Sungura Richard
- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, School of Life Science, Nelson Mandela-African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania.
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, School of Life Science, Nelson Mandela-African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Department of Neuroscience, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, School of Life Science, Nelson Mandela-African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences, School of Life Science, Nelson Mandela-African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania
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Effect of transcranial direct-current stimulation on executive function and resting EEG after stroke: A pilot randomized controlled study. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 103:141-147. [PMID: 35872448 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on post-stroke executive impairment (PSEI) remain controversial. Resting stateelectroencephalogram (EEG) can assist in the diagnosis and assessment of executive dysfunction. OBJECTIVES We aimed to use EEG to explore the effect of tDCS on executive function among stroke patients. METHODS Twenty-four patients with PSEI were randomly divided into experimental and control groups, which received real and sham stimulation, respectively. Anodal electrical stimulation was applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal lobe (F3). The stimulation intensity was 2 mA for 20 min once daily for 7 days. Executive function was monitored using neuropsychological scales. RESULTS The experimental group outperformed the control group in clinical scale results, with significant differences in the following scores: symbol digital modalities test, TMT-A, TMT-B, and digital span test. In the left central zone, theta band power was significantly higher after anodal electrical stimulation than before. Analysis of the correlation between EEG power and psychometric scores revealed that the power change was positively correlated with the scores on the symbol digital modality test (r = 0.435, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Anodal tDCS can enhance executive function in patients with PSEI, and tDCS-related improvements are related to the enhancement of theta power in the affected region.
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García Pretelt FJ, Suárez Relevo JX, Aguillón D, Lopera F, Ochoa JF, Tobón Quintero CA. Automatic Classification of Subjects of the PSEN1-E280A Family at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Using Machine Learning and Resting State Electroencephalography. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 87:817-832. [DOI: 10.3233/jad-210148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: The study of genetic variant carriers provides an opportunity to identify neurophysiological changes in preclinical stages. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a low-cost and minimally invasive technique which, together with machine learning, provide the possibility to construct systems that classify subjects that might develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the capacity of the machine learning techniques to classify healthy Non-Carriers (NonCr) from Asymptomatic Carriers (ACr) of PSEN1-E280A variant for autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease (ADAD), using spectral features from EEG channels and brain-related independent components (ICs) obtained using independent component analysis (ICA). Methods: EEG was recorded in 27 ACr and 33 NonCr. Statistical significance analysis was applied to spectral information from channels and group ICA (gICA), standardized low-resolution tomography (sLORETA) analysis was applied over the IC as well. Strategies for feature selection and classification like Chi-square, mutual informationm and support vector machines (SVM) were evaluated over the dataset. Results: A test accuracy up to 83% was obtained by implementing a SVM with spectral features derived from gICA. The main findings are related to theta and beta rhythms, generated in the parietal and occipital regions, like the precuneus and superior parietal lobule. Conclusion: Promising models for classification of preclinical AD due to PSEN-1-E280A variant can be trained using spectral features, and the importance of the beta band and precuneus region is highlighted in asymptomatic stages, opening up the possibility of its use as a screening methodology.
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- Francisco J. García Pretelt
- Bioinstrumentation and Clinical Engineering Research Group (GIBIC), Bioengineering Program, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Neuropsychology and Behavior Group (GRUNECO), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Bioinstrumentation and Clinical Engineering Research Group (GIBIC), Bioengineering Program, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Neuropsychology and Behavior Group (GRUNECO), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Neuroscience Group of Antioquia (GNA), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Neuropsychology and Behavior Group (GRUNECO), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Neuroscience Group of Antioquia (GNA), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Bioinstrumentation and Clinical Engineering Research Group (GIBIC), Bioengineering Program, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Neuropsychology and Behavior Group (GRUNECO), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Neuroscience Group of Antioquia (GNA), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
- Neuropsychology and Behavior Group (GRUNECO), Medical School, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Ren B, Yang K, Zhu L, Hu L, Qiu T, Kong W, Zhang J. Multi-Granularity Analysis of Brain Networks Assembled With Intra-Frequency and Cross-Frequency Phase Coupling for Human EEG After Stroke. Front Comput Neurosci 2022; 16:785397. [PMID: 35431850 PMCID: PMC9008254 DOI: 10.3389/fncom.2022.785397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Evaluating the impact of stroke on the human brain based on electroencephalogram (EEG) remains a challenging problem. Previous studies are mainly analyzed within frequency bands. This article proposes a multi-granularity analysis framework, which uses multiple brain networks assembled with intra-frequency and cross-frequency phase-phase coupling to evaluate the stroke impact in temporal and spatial granularity. Through our experiments on the EEG data of 11 patients with left ischemic stroke and 11 healthy controls during the mental rotation task, we find that the brain information interaction is highly affected after stroke, especially in delta-related cross-frequency bands, such as delta-alpha, delta-low beta, and delta-high beta. Besides, the average phase synchronization index (PSI) of the right hemisphere between patients with stroke and controls has a significant difference, especially in delta-alpha (p = 0.0186 in the left-hand mental rotation task, p = 0.0166 in the right-hand mental rotation task), which shows that the non-lesion hemisphere of patients with stroke is also affected while it cannot be observed in intra-frequency bands. The graph theory analysis of the entire task stage reveals that the brain network of patients with stroke has a longer feature path length and smaller clustering coefficient. Besides, in the graph theory analysis of three sub-stags, the more stable significant difference between the two groups is emerging in the mental rotation sub-stage (500–800 ms). These findings demonstrate that the coupling between different frequency bands brings a new perspective to understanding the brain's cognitive process after stroke.
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- Bin Ren
- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Brain Machine Collaborative Intelligence of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianhai Zhang
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Manquat E, Ravaux H, Kindermans M, Joachim J, Serrano J, Touchard C, Mateo J, Mebazaa A, Gayat E, Vallée F, Cartailler J. Impact of impaired cerebral blood flow autoregulation on electroencephalogram signals in adults undergoing propofol anaesthesia: a pilot study. BJA OPEN 2022; 1:100004. [PMID: 37588691 PMCID: PMC10430849 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2022.100004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Background Cerebral autoregulation actively maintains cerebral blood flow over a range of MAPs. During general anaesthesia, this mechanism may not compensate for reductions in MAP leading to brain hypoperfusion. Cerebral autoregulation can be assessed using the mean flow index derived from Doppler measurements of average blood velocity in the middle cerebral artery, but this is impractical for routine monitoring within the operating room. Here, we investigate the possibility of using the EEG as a proxy measure for a loss of cerebral autoregulation, determined by the mean flow index. Methods Thirty-six patients (57.5 [44.25; 66.5] yr; 38.9% women, non-emergency neuroradiology surgery) anaesthetised using propofol were prospectively studied. Continuous recordings of MAP, average blood velocity in the middle cerebral artery, EEG, and regional cerebral oxygen saturation were made. Poor cerebral autoregulation was defined as a mean flow index greater than 0.3. Results Eighteen patients had preserved cerebral autoregulation, and 18 had altered cerebral autoregulation. The two groups had similar ages, MAPs, and average blood velocities in the middle cerebral artery. Patients with altered cerebral autoregulation exhibited a significantly slower alpha peak frequency (9.4 [9.0, 9.9] Hz vs 10.5 [10.1, 10.9] Hz, P<0.001), which persisted after adjusting for age, norepinephrine infusion rate, and ASA class (odds ratio=0.038 [confidence interval, 0.004, 0.409]; P=0.007). Conclusion In this pilot study, we found that loss of cerebral autoregulation was associated with a slower alpha peak frequency, independent of age. This work suggests that impaired cerebral autoregulation could be monitored in the operating room using the existing EEG setup. Clinical trial registration NCT03769142.
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- Elsa Manquat
- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- AP-HP-Inria, Laboratoire Daniel Bernoulli, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- INSERM, UMR-942, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- INSERM, UMR-942, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- Laboratoire de Mécanique des Solides (LMS), Ecole Polytechnique/CNRS/Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France
- INSERM, UMR-942, Paris, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Burn and Critical Care, St-Louis-Lariboisiere University Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
- INSERM, UMR-942, Paris, France
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EEG spectral exponent as a synthetic index for the longitudinal assessment of stroke recovery. Clin Neurophysiol 2022; 137:92-101. [PMID: 35303540 PMCID: PMC9038588 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2022.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The Spectral Exponent (SE) indexes power-law features of the resting EEG in stroke patients. SE is consistently steeper in the affected hemisphere of patients after middle cerebral artery stroke. SE is linked to clinical status and seems to be a good predictor of clinical outcome.
Objective Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG) can capture changes in brain activity following stroke. qEEG metrics traditionally focus on oscillatory activity, however recent findings highlight the importance of aperiodic (power-law) structure in characterizing pathological brain states. We assessed neurophysiological alterations and recovery after mono-hemispheric stroke by means of the Spectral Exponent (SE), a metric that reflects EEG slowing and quantifies the power-law decay of the EEG Power Spectral Density (PSD). Methods Eighteen patients (n = 18) with mild to moderate mono-hemispheric Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) ischaemic stroke were retrospectively enrolled for this study. Patients underwent EEG recording in the sub-acute phase (T0) and after 2 months of physical rehabilitation (T1). Sixteen healthy controls (HC; n = 16) matched by age and sex were enrolled as a normative group. SE values and narrow-band PSD were estimated for each recording. We compared SE and band-power between patients and HC, and between the affected (AH) and unaffected hemisphere (UH) at T0 and T1 in patients. Results At T0, stroke patients showed significantly more negative SE values than HC (p = 0.003), reflecting broad-band EEG slowing. Most important, in patients SE over the AH was consistently more negative compared to the UH and showed a renormalization at T1. This SE renormalization significantly correlated with National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) improvement (R = 0.63, p = 0.005). Conclusions SE is a reliable readout of the neurophysiological and clinical alterations occurring after an ischaemic cortical lesion. Significance SE promise to be a robust method to monitor and predict patients’ functional outcome.
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Sutcliffe L, Lumley H, Shaw L, Francis R, Price CI. Surface electroencephalography (EEG) during the acute phase of stroke to assist with diagnosis and prediction of prognosis: a scoping review. BMC Emerg Med 2022; 22:29. [PMID: 35227206 PMCID: PMC8883639 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-022-00585-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a common medical emergency responsible for significant mortality and disability. Early identification improves outcomes by promoting access to time-critical treatments such as thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion (LVO), whilst accurate prognosis could inform many acute management decisions. Surface electroencephalography (EEG) shows promise for stroke identification and outcome prediction, but evaluations have varied in technology, setting, population and purpose. This scoping review aimed to summarise published literature addressing the following questions: 1. Can EEG during acute clinical assessment identify: a) Stroke versus non-stroke mimic conditions. b) Ischaemic versus haemorrhagic stroke. c) Ischaemic stroke due to LVO. 2. Can these states be identified if EEG is applied < 6 h since onset. 3. Does EEG during acute assessment predict clinical recovery following confirmed stroke. METHODS We performed a systematic search of five bibliographic databases ending 19/10/2020. Two reviewers assessed eligibility of articles describing diagnostic and/or prognostic EEG application < 72 h since suspected or confirmed stroke. RESULTS From 5892 abstracts, 210 full text articles were screened and 39 retained. Studies were small and heterogeneous. Amongst 21 reports of diagnostic data, consistent associations were reported between stroke, greater delta power, reduced alpha/beta power, corresponding ratios and greater brain asymmetry. When reported, the area under the curve (AUC) was at least good (0.81-1.00). Only one study combined clinical and EEG data (AUC 0.88). There was little data found describing whether EEG could identify ischaemic versus haemorrhagic stroke. Radiological changes suggestive of LVO were also associated with increased slow and decreased fast waves. The only study with angiographic proof of LVO reported AUC 0.86 for detection < 24 h since onset. Amongst 26 reports of prognostic data, increased slow and reduced fast wave EEG changes were associated with future dependency, neurological impairment, mortality and poor cognition, but there was little evidence that EEG enhanced outcome prediction relative to clinical and/or radiological variables. Only one study focussed solely on patients < 6 h since onset for predicting neurological prognosis post-thrombolysis, with more favourable outcomes associated with greater hemispheric symmetry and a greater ratio of fast to slow waves. CONCLUSIONS Although studies report important associations with EEG biomarkers, further technological development and adequately powered real-world studies are required before recommendations can be made regarding application during acute stroke assessment.
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- Stroke Research Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Stroke Research Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK.
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- Stroke Research Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Stroke Research Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Stroke Research Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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Asmedi A, Gofir A, Satiti S, Paryono P, Sebayang DP, Putri DPA, Vidyanti A. Quantitative EEG Correlates with NIHSS and MoCA for Assessing the Initial Stroke Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) measure stroke severity by assessing the functional and cognitive outcome, respectively. However, they cannot be used to measure subtle evolution in clinical symptoms during the early phase. Quantitative EEG (qEEG) can detect any subtle changes in CBF and brain metabolism thus may also benefit for assessing the severity.
AIM: This study aims to identify the correlation between qEEG with NIHSS and MoCA for assessing the initial stroke severity in acute ischemic stroke patients.
METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. We recruited 30 patients with first-ever acute ischemic stroke hospitalized in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. We measured the NIHSS, MoCA score, and qEEG parameter during the acute phase of stroke. Correlation and regression analysis was completed to investigate the relationship between qEEG parameter with NIHSS and MoCA.
RESULTS: Four acute qEEG parameter demonstrated moderate-to-high correlations with NIHSS and MoCA. DTABR had positive correlation with NIHSS (r = 0.379, p = 0.04). Meanwhile, delta-absolute power, DTABR, and DAR were negatively correlated with MoCA score (r = −0.654, p = 0.01; r = −0.397, p = 0.03; and r = −0.371, p = 0.04, respectively). After adjusted with the confounding variables, delta-absolute power was independently associated with MoCA score, but not with NIHSS (B = −2.887, 95% CI (−4.304–−1.470), p < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Several qEEG parameters had significant correlations with NIHSS and MoCA in acute ischemic stroke patients. The use of qEEG in acute clinical setting may provide a reliable and efficient prediction of initial stroke severity. Further cohort study with larger sample size and wide range of stroke severity is still needed.
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Huang YY, Chen SD, Leng XY, Kuo K, Wang ZT, Cui M, Tan L, Wang K, Dong Q, Yu JT. Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Management. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 86:983-999. [PMID: 35147548 DOI: 10.3233/jad-215644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Stroke, characterized as a neurological deficit of cerebrovascular cause, is very common in older adults. Increasing evidence suggests stroke contributes to the risk and severity of cognitive impairment. People with cognitive impairment following stroke often face with quality-of-life issues and require ongoing support, which have a profound effect on caregivers and society. The high morbidity of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) demands effective management strategies, in which preventive strategies are more appealing, especially those targeting towards modifiable risk factors. In this review article, we attempt to summarize existing evidence and knowledge gaps on PSCI: elaborating on the heterogeneity in current definitions, reporting the inconsistent findings in PSCI prevalence in the literature, exploring established or less established predictors, outlining prevention and treatment strategies potentially effective or currently being tested, and proposing promising directions for future research.
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- Yu-Yuan Huang
- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, College of Medicine and Pharmaceutics, Ocean University of China, China
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, College of Medicine and Pharmaceutics, Ocean University of China, China.,Department of Neurology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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- Department of Neurology and Institute of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, China
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Lee B, Lee T, Jeon H, Lee S, Kim K, Cho W, Hwang J, Chae YW, Jung JM, Kang HJ, Kim NH, Shin C, Jang J. Synergy through Integration of Wearable EEG and Virtual Reality for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia Screening. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2022; 26:2909-2919. [PMID: 35104235 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2022.3147847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Virtual reality (VR) technologies have shown promising potential in the early diagnosis of dementia by enabling accessible and regular assessment. However, previous VR studies were restricted to the analysis of behavioral responses, so information about degenerated brain dynamics could not be directly acquired. To address this issue, we provide a cognitive impairment (CI) screening tool based on a wearable EEG device integrated into a VR platform. Subjects were asked to use a hardware setup consisting of a frontal six-channel EEG device mounted on a VR device and to perform four cognitive tasks in VR. Behavioral response profiles and EEG features were extracted during the tasks, and classifiers were trained on extracted features to differentiate subjects with CI from healthy controls (HCs). Notably, the performance of the patient classification consistently improved when EEG characteristics measured during cognitive tasks were additionally included in feature attributes than when only the task scores or resting-state EEG features were used, suggesting that our protocol provides discriminative information for screening. These results propose that the integration of EEG devices into a VR framework could emerge as a powerful and synergistic strategy for constructing an easily accessible EEG-based dementia screening tool.
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Frontal EEG alpha-delta ratio and social anxiety across early adolescence. Int J Psychophysiol 2022; 175:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2021.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yao S, Zhu J, Li S, Zhang R, Zhao J, Yang X, Wang Y. Bibliometric Analysis of Quantitative Electroencephalogram Research in Neuropsychiatric Disorders From 2000 to 2021. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:830819. [PMID: 35677873 PMCID: PMC9167960 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.830819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With the development of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), an increasing number of studies have been published on the clinical use of QEEG in the past two decades, particularly in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of neuropsychiatric disorders. However, to date, the current status and developing trends of this research field have not been systematically analyzed from a macroscopic perspective. The present study aimed to identify the hot spots, knowledge base, and frontiers of QEEG research in neuropsychiatric disorders from 2000 to 2021 through bibliometric analysis. METHODS QEEG-related publications in the neuropsychiatric field from 2000 to 2021 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). CiteSpace and VOSviewer software programs, and the online literature analysis platform (bibliometric.com) were employed to perform bibliographic and visualized analysis. RESULTS A total of 1,904 publications between 2000 and 2021 were retrieved. The number of QEEG-related publications in neuropsychiatric disorders increased steadily from 2000 to 2021, and research in psychiatric disorders requires more attention in comparison to research in neurological disorders. During the last two decades, QEEG has been mainly applied in neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and mental disorders to reveal the pathological mechanisms, assist clinical diagnosis, and promote the selection of effective treatments. The recent hot topics focused on QEEG utilization in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury and related cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy and seizure, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other mental disorders like major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. In addition, studies to cross-validate QEEG biomarkers, develop new biomarkers (e.g., functional connectivity and complexity), and extract compound biomarkers by machine learning were the emerging trends. CONCLUSION The present study integrated bibliometric information on the current status, the knowledge base, and future directions of QEEG studies in neuropsychiatric disorders from a macroscopic perspective. It may provide valuable insights for researchers focusing on the utilization of QEEG in this field.
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- Shun Yao
- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Psychiatry, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Qi Y, Xing Y, Wang L, Zhang J, Cao Y, Liu L, Chen Y. Multimodal Monitoring in Large Hemispheric Infarction: Quantitative Electroencephalography Combined With Transcranial Doppler for Prognosis Prediction. Front Neurol 2021; 12:724571. [PMID: 34956039 PMCID: PMC8693413 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.724571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: We aimed to explore whether transcranial Doppler (TCD) combined with quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) can improve prognosis evaluation in patients with a large hemispheric infarction (LHI) and to establish an accurate prognosis prediction model. Methods: We prospectively assessed 90-day mortality in patients with LHI. Brain function was monitored using TCD-QEEG at the bedside of the patient. Results: Of the 59 (55.3 ± 10.6 years; 17 men) enrolled patients, 37 (67.3%) patients died within 90 days. The Cox regression analyses revealed that the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score ≤ 8 [hazard ratio (HR), 3.228; 95% CI, 1.335–7.801; p = 0.009], TCD-terminal internal carotid artery as the offending vessel (HR, 3.830; 95% CI, 1.301–11.271; p = 0.015), and QEEG-a (delta + theta)/(alpha + beta) ratio ≥ 3 (HR, 3.647; 95% CI, 1.170–11.373; p = 0.026) independently predicted survival duration. Combining these three factors yielded an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.905 and had better predictive accuracy than those of individual variables (p < 0.05). Conclusion: TCD and QEEG complement the GCS score to create a reliable multimodal method for monitoring prognosis in patients with LHI.
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- Yajie Qi
- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Vascular Ultrasonography, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Diagnostic Center of Vascular Ultrasound, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Neurology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Department of Neurology, Changchun People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Sun R, Wong WW, Gao J, Wong GF, Tong RKY. Abnormal EEG Complexity and Alpha Oscillation of Resting State in Chronic Stroke Patients. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021; 2021:6053-6057. [PMID: 34892497 DOI: 10.1109/embc46164.2021.9630549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A valid evaluation of neurological functions after stroke may improve clinical decision-making. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of EEG-related indexes in differentiating stroke patients from control participants, and to investigate pathological EEG changes after chronic stroke. 20 stroke and 13 healthy participants were recruited, and spontaneous EEG signals were recorded during the resting state. EEG rhythms and complexity were calculated based on Fast Fourier Transform and the fuzzy approximate entropy (fApEn) algorithm. The results showed a significant difference of alpha rhythm (p = 0.019) and fApEn (p = 0.003) of EEG signals from brain area among ipsilesional, contralesion hemisphere of stroke patients and corresponding brain hemisphere of healthy participants. EEG fApEn had the best classification accuracy (84.85%), sensitivity (85.00%), and specificity (84.62%) among these EEG-related indexes. Our study provides a potential method to evaluate alterations in the properties of the injured brain, which help us to understand neurological change in chronic strokes.
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Almarzouki HZ, Alsulami H, Rizwan A, Basingab MS, Bukhari H, Shabaz M. An Internet of Medical Things-Based Model for Real-Time Monitoring and Averting Stroke Sensors. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2021; 2021:1233166. [PMID: 34745488 PMCID: PMC8566034 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1233166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In recent years, neurological diseases have become a standout amongst all the other diseases and are the most important reasons for mortality and morbidity all over the world. The current study's aim is to conduct a pilot study for testing the prototype of the designed glove-wearable technology that could detect and analyze the heart rate and EEG for better management and avoiding stroke consequences. The qualitative, clinical experimental method of assessment was explored by incorporating use of an IoT-based real-time assessing medical glove that was designed using heart rate-based and EEG-based sensors. We conducted structured interviews with 90 patients, and the results of the interviews were analyzed by using the Barthel index and were grouped accordingly. Overall, the proportion of patients who followed proper daily heart rate recording behavior went from 46.9% in the first month of the trial to 78.2% after 3-10 months of the interventions. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals having an irregular heart rate fell from 19.5% in the first month of the trial to 9.1% after 3-10 months of intervention research. In T5, we found that delta relative power decreased by 12.1% and 5.8% compared with baseline at 3 and at 6 months and an average increase was 24.3 ± 0.08. Beta-1 remained relatively steady, while theta relative power grew by 7% and alpha relative power increased by 31%. The T1 hemisphere had greater mean values of delta and theta relative power than the T5 hemisphere. For alpha (p < 0.05) and beta relative power, the opposite pattern was seen. The distinction was statistically significant for delta (p < 0.001), alpha (p < 0.01), and beta-1 (p < 0.05) among T1 and T5 patient groups. In conclusion, our single center-based study found that such IoT-based real-time medical monitoring devices significantly reduce the complexity of real-time monitoring and data acquisition processes for a healthcare provider and thus provide better healthcare management. The emergence of significant risks and controlling mechanisms can be improved by boosting the awareness. Furthermore, it identifies the high-risk factors besides facilitating the prevention of strokes. The EEG-based brain-computer interface has a promising future in upcoming years to avert DALY.
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- Hatim Z. Almarzouki
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
- Department of Computer Science Engineering, Chandigarh University, Punjab, Ajitgarh, India
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Tian J, Zhang L, Di P, Liu H, Zhou Y, Liu L. Continuous Quantitative Electroencephalogram (EEG) Monitoring for Early Detection of Brain Herniation in Large Hemispheric Infarction (LHI): A Case Report. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 31:106158. [PMID: 34688212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.106158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Computer-assisted electroencephalography (EEG) systems may improve the likelihood of detecting abnormal EEGs in adult patients with severe disease. CASE PRESENTATION We implemented long-range EEG monitoring in a patient with large hemispheric infarction (LHI) and explored its real-time changes in reflecting the patient's brain function. The bands of Alpha, Beta, Delta, Theta, DAR (Delta/Alpha), DTABR (Delta+Theta/Alpha+Beta), and brain symmetry index (BSI) were calculated as a ratio of total power. The test results showed that this patient presents a progressive worsening trend and developed brain herniation. The sigh at the electrophysiological level of brain herniation could be seen 6 h in advance based on the quantitative EEG (QEEG) parameters test. We calculated QEEG at both C3 and C4, electrode locations simultaneously, and the results showed that the trend of QEEG at both electrodes was consistent with the global, affected, and unaffected side. CONCLUSIONS QEEG parameters can reflect the trend of LHI patients in real-time and may predict the occurrence of LHI brain herniation. For LHI patients, monitoring with fewer EEG electrodes can be tried to predict the changes in conditions.
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- Jia Tian
- Neurocritical care unit, Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shenze county hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shenze county hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Neurocritical care unit, Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Neurocritical care unit, Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 215 Heping West Road, Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China.
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Intrahemispheric EEG: A New Perspective for Quantitative EEG Assessment in Poststroke Individuals. Neural Plast 2021; 2021:5664647. [PMID: 34603441 PMCID: PMC8481048 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5664647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The ratio between slower and faster frequencies of brain activity may change after stroke. However, few studies have used quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) index of ratios between slower and faster frequencies such as the delta/alpha ratio (DAR) and the power ratio index (PRI; delta + theta/alpha + beta) for investigating the difference between the affected and unaffected hemisphere poststroke. Here, we proposed a new perspective for analyzing DAR and PRI within each hemisphere and investigated the motor impairment-related interhemispheric frequency oscillations. Forty-seven poststroke subjects and twelve healthy controls were included in the study. Severity of upper limb motor impairment was classified according to the Fugl-Meyer assessment in mild/moderate (n = 25) and severe (n = 22). The qEEG indexes (PRI and DAR) were computed for each hemisphere (intrahemispheric index) and for both hemispheres (cerebral index). Considering the cerebral index (DAR and PRI), our results showed a slowing in brain activity in poststroke patients when compared to healthy controls. Only the intrahemispheric PRI index was able to find significant interhemispheric differences of frequency oscillations. Despite being unable to detect interhemispheric differences, the DAR index seems to be more sensitive to detect motor impairment-related frequency oscillations. The intrahemispheric PRI index may provide insights into therapeutic approaches for interhemispheric asymmetry after stroke.
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