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Audiol., Commun. res ; 27: e2559, 2022. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1383885

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RESUMO Objetivos verificar a aplicabilidade do Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) em doenças do sistema nervoso central (SNC), bem como os resultados encontrados e as doenças descritas. Estratégia de pesquisa revisão integrativa da literatura, em que foi realizada a busca em nove bases eletrônicas de dados, a partir da palavra-chave "video head impulse test". Critérios de seleção foram incluídos estudos que utilizaram o vHIT no diagnóstico de doenças do SNC e excluídos os estudos publicados antes de 2009 e estudos que realizaram outros procedimentos de investigação clínica, ou que aplicaram o teste no diagnóstico de doenças vestibulares periféricas. Resultados a amostra final foi composta por 18 estudos. Os resultados verificados mostraram que o reflexo vestíbulo-ocular (RVO) tem apresentado alterações na população investigada. Foram observados achados sugestivos de acometimento central, tais como ganho ou média de ganho do RVO nos canais semicirculares verticais, inferior aos laterais, ganho aumentado, correlação negativa do ganho com a gravidade da doença na ataxia espinocerebelar tipo 3, ponto de corte de 0,70 e assimetria de ganho menor de 20% para diferenciar neurite vestibular de derrame no ramo medial da artéria cerebelar posteroinferior, ganho normal com provas oculomotoras alteradas, presença de nistagmo espontâneo vertical, além de alterações no RVO com e sem otimização visual, na perseguição sacádica e no teste de desvio de inclinação. Conclusão verificou-se que o vHIT é aplicável quanto a avaliação do RVO de alta frequência em indivíduos com doenças do SNC, uma vez que trouxe evidências clínicas sobre alterações da função vestibular periférica e central nos diferentes quadros neurológicos.


ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the applicability of the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in central nervous system (CNS) diseases, as well as the results found and the diseases described. Research strategy Integrative literature review, in which nine electronic databases were searched using the keyword "video head impulse test". Selection criteria Studies that used the vHIT in the diagnosis of CNS diseases were included, and studies published before 2009, studies that performed other clinical investigation procedures or that concerned the diagnosis of peripheral vestibular diseases were excluded. Results The final sample consisted of 18 studies. The verified results show that the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) has shown alteration in this population. Suggestive findings of central involvement were observed, such as lower gain or average VOR in the vertical semicircular canals than in the lateral ones, increased gain, the negative correlation of gain with disease severity in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, cutoff point of 0.70, and gain asymmetry of less than 20% to differentiate vestibular neuritis from a stroke in the medial branch of the posteroinferior cerebellar artery, normal gain with altered oculomotor tests, presence of spontaneous vertical nystagmus, as well as alterations in the VOR with and without visual enhancement, in saccadic pursuit, and the tilt deviation test. Conclusion We found that the vHIT applies to the assessment of high-frequency VOR in individuals with CNS diseases since it provided clinical evidence of changes in peripheral and central vestibular function in different neurological conditions


Subject(s)
Vestibular Function Tests , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Central Nervous System Diseases/therapy , Head Impulse Test/methods
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 79(2): 240-247, jun. 2019.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1014443

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RESUMEN La rehabilitación vestibular es un concepto terapéutico utilizado en pacientes que presentan síntomas como vértigos y/o mareos, asociados a una afectación vestibular, además de otras manifestaciones clínicas. Este artículo busca entregar un análisis amplio de los elementos que interactúan para definir una patología, como a su vez intervenir en su compensación. Serán presentados elementos neuroanatómicos, fisiológicos y conceptuales de la rehabilitación para este tipo de pacientes con un enfoque clínico basados en la evidencia.


ABSTRACT Vestibular rehabilitation is a therapeutic concept used in patients suffering from dizziness and/or dizziness, in addition to other clinical manifestations. This article gives a broad analysis of the elements that interact to define a pathology, as well as to intervene in their compensation. Neuro anatomical, physiological and conceptual elements of rehabilitation for this type of patients will be presented with a clinical approach based on evidence.


Subject(s)
Humans , Vestibular Diseases/physiopathology , Vestibular Diseases/rehabilitation , Neurophysiology , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vestibule, Labyrinth , Neuronal Plasticity/physiology
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 78(3): 267-274, set. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-978811

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RESUMEN Introducción: El video head impulse test es un método rápido, no invasivo y cómodo para evaluar el reflejo vestíbulo ocular, el cual está siendo utilizado con mayor frecuencia en la evaluación de pacientes con alteraciones del equilibrio. Sin embargo, en Chile se evidencia una falta de estudios relacionados a la confiabilidad interevaluador de dicha prueba. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de concordancia de los resultados de la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular de los canales semicirculares horizontales, obtenidos mediante la aplicación de la prueba video head impulse test, por parte de 3 evaluadores. Material y método: Estudio cuantitativo, correlacional, no experimental transversal descriptivo, con muestreo no probabilístico, de participación voluntaria. La prueba video head impulse test fue aplicada por 3 examinadores a 30 estudiantes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: El método de Bland y Altman mostró gran concordancia en las mediciones realizadas entre los 3 examinadores. La correlación intraclase para la ganancia del canal semicircular horizontal derecho e izquierdo fue de 0,85 y 0,91 respectivamente y de 0,75 para el valor de asimetría. Conclusión: El estudio mostró una confiabilidad interevaluador adecuada de la prueba video head impulse test para la evaluación de los canales semicirculares horizontales.


ABSTRACT Introduction: The video head impulse test is a rapid, non-invasive and comfortable method for the evaluation of the vestibulo-ocular reflex that is being used more often in the evaluation of patients with balance disorders. In Chile there is a lack of studies related to the inter-rater reliability for this test. Aim: To determine the level of agreement on the results for the vestibulo-ocular reflex of the horizontal semicircular canals obtained by the execution of the video head impulse test by 3 raters. Material and method: Quantitative, correlational, non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive study with a type of non-probability sampling with voluntary participation. The video head impulse test was applied by 3 raters to 30 students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results: The Bland-Altman method demonstrated good agreement in the measurements made between the 3 raters. The inter-rater reliability for the gain of the left and right horizontal semicircular canals was 0.85 and 0.91 respectively and 0.75 for the asymmetry value. Conclusion: The study showed an adequate inter-rater reliability for the video head impulse test in the evaluation of the horizontal semicircular canals.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Head Impulse Test/standards , Chile , Reproducibility of Results , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Head Impulse Test/statistics & numerical data
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Prensa méd. argent ; 104(5): 244-251, jul2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1049303

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El análisis del reflejo vestíbulo-cólico, que consiste en la activación de los vestibulares primarios, aporta una una valiosa información sobre la fisiología vestibular y es una herramienta útil para la evaluación de pacientes con alteraciones vestibulares. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar las respuestas vestíbulo-cólicas mediante los estímulos con clicks de alta intensidad y mediante estímulos eléctricos transmastoideos (estimulación galvánica), establecer los valores de referencia y evaluar los parámetros según la edad. Se evaluaron a 20 personas sanas asintomáticas: en cada uno de ellos se evaluó la respuesta vestíbulo-cólica ante la estimulación con clicks, donde se registró una respuesta bifásica p13-n23 y ante la estimulación galvánica, donde se obtuvo una respuesta positivo-negativa p1-n1. Se utilizaron dos electrodos de registro, uno activo, ubicado en el tercio superior del músculo esternocleidomastoideo y otro de referencia ubicado en la unión esternoclavicular ipsilateral. Se analizaron las latencias, las amplitudes de los componentes y los índices de asimetría de amplitudes;las medianas de las latencias de los componentes p13 y n23 fueron significativamente menores que las de los componentes p1-n1; las amplitudes, tras la estimulación galvánica fueron menores que las obtenidas con clicks. Asimismo, se halló una correlación negativa entre la amplitud de la respuestas y la edad de los sujetos. El índice de asimetría de amplitudes fue similar en ambos paradigmas. El empleo de ambos tipos de estímulo es complementario para el estudio de la fisiología vestibular


The assessment of the vestibulocollic reflex consists of the activation of primary vestibular afferents; it also provides valuable information about vestibular physiology, and thus, can be used as a diagnostic tool in vestibular disorders. The aim of this research work is to evaluate this vestibule-collic response by using high intensity auditory as well as galvanic stimuli in order to provide normal referente values and search a correlation between each parameter and the age of individuals. Twenty healthy individuals of both sexes were subjetct to an assessment and after high intensity clicks a p13-n23 a response was obtained; furthermore, after galvanic stimuli a p1-n1 response was obtained. Two surface electrodes (active and reference) were used to read the responses obtained. Latency and amplitudes of p13-n23 and p1-n1 responses and asymmetry indexes were analyzed. Median latencies of p13-n23 responses were shorter than those of p1-n1 responses; and amplitudes of p1-n1 were smaller than those of p13-n23. It was observed a negative correlation between amplitudes of responses and age of the subjets. Asymmetry indexes were similar in both paradigms. The assessment of the vestibulo-collic reflex by using both clicks and galvanic stimulation gives valuable information about vestibular physiology


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Acoustic Stimulation , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vestibule, Labyrinth/pathology , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Electric Stimulation , Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials
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Rev. cuba. med. mil ; 47(1): 73-79, ene.-mar. 2018. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-960595

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Las pruebas rotatorias han sido utilizadas durante más de un siglo para el estudio de la función vestibular por ser un estímulo fisiológico controlado muy efectivo sobre el laberinto posterior, habitualmente son los conductos semicirculares horizontales los que se exploran, pues se afectan con más frecuencia y son más fáciles de estudiar, sin embargo en ocasiones son los verticales los lesionados y por tanto deben emplearse otras alternativas para llegar a un diagnóstico certero. Se presenta un caso donde se evalúa la función fisiológica de los conductos semicirculares verticales a través de la electronistagmografía con estimulación rotatoria, empleando la técnica de estimulación tiempo-velocidad, con fases sucesivas de aceleración, velocidad constante, desaceleración y parada brusca, con una silla rotatoria computarizada, acoplada a un electronistagmógrafo. Se obtuvo arreflexia del canal vertical anterior derecho. A velocidades inferiores a 1 Hz es posible evaluar el reflejo vestíbulo ocular en los conductos semicirculares verticales, a pesar de que la frecuencia del estímulo está por debajo del nivel en que este reflejo funciona en las actividades diarias(AU)


Rotatory tests have been used for over a century for the study of vestibular function because it is a very effective physiological controlled stimulus on the posterior labyrinth, usually the horizontal semicircular ducts that are explored, since they are affected more frequently and are more easy to study, however sometimes the injured are vertical and therefore other alternatives must be used to arrive at a correct diagnosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the range of physiological function of vertical semicircular ducts using electronystagmography and rotary stimulation. The method used was the technique of time - speed stimulation, with successive phases of acceleration, constant speed, deceleration and abrupt stop, with a computerized rotating chair. Vestibulo-ocular arreflexia of the right anterior vertical channel. It was shown that at speeds lower than 1 Hz it is possible to evaluate the Ocular Lobe Reflex in the vertical semicircular ducts, although the frequency of the stimulus is below the level at which this reflex works in daily activities(AU)


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Humans , Female , Aged , Vestibular Function Tests/adverse effects , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Electronystagmography/methods , Audiometry/methods
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 83(3): 330-340, May-June 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-889267

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Abstract Introduction: The vestibular evoked myogenic potential is a potential of mean latency that measures the muscle response to auditory stimulation. This potential can be generated from the contraction of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and also from the contraction of extraocular muscles in response to high-intensity sounds. This study presents a combined or simultaneous technique of cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential in individuals with changes in the vestibular system, for use in otoneurologic diagnosis. Objective: To characterize the records and analyze the results of combined cervical and ocular VEMP in individuals with vestibular hyporeflexia and in those with Ménière's disease. Methods: The study included 120 subjects: 30 subjects with vestibular hyporeflexia, 30 with Ménière's disease, and 60 individuals with normal hearing. Data collection was performed by simultaneously recording the cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential. Results: There were differences between the study groups (individuals with vestibular hyporeflexia and individuals with Ménière's disease) and the control group for most of wave parameters in combined cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential. For cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential, it was observed that the prolongation of latency of the P13 and N23 waves was the most frequent finding in the group with vestibular hyporeflexia and in the group with Ménière's disease. For ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential, prolonged latency of N10 and P15 waves was the most frequent finding in the study groups. Conclusion: Combined cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential presented relevant results for individuals with vestibular hyporeflexia and for those with Ménière's disease. There were differences between the study groups and the control group for most of the wave parameters in combined cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential.


Resumo Introdução: O potencial evocado miogênico vestibular é um potencial de média latência que avalia a resposta muscular decorrente de estimulação auditiva. Pode ser gerado a partir da contração do músculo esternocleidomastóideo e também a partir da contração de músculos extraoculares em resposta a sons de elevada intensidade. Este estudo apresenta uma técnica combinada ou simultânea de potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular em indivíduos com alterações no sistema vestibular para que possa ser usada no diagnóstico otoneurológico. Objetivo: Caracterizar o registro e analisar os resultados do potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular combinado em indivíduos com hiporreflexia vestibular e em indivíduos com doença de Ménière. Método: Participaram do estudo 120 indivíduos, 30 com hiporreflexia vestibular, 30 com doença de Ménière e 60 com audição dentro dos padrões de normalidade. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio do potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular registrados simultaneamente. Resultados: Houve diferença entre o grupo de estudo (indivíduos com hiporreflexia vestibular e indivíduos com doença de Ménière) e o grupo controle para a maioria dos parâmetros das ondas no potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular combinado. Para o potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical observou-se que o prolongamento da latência das ondas P13 e N23 foi a alteração mais encontrada no grupo de indivíduos com hiporreflexia vestibular e no grupo de indivíduos com doença de Ménière. Para o potencial evocado miogênico vestibular ocular o prolongamento da latência das ondas N10 e P15 foi a alteração mais encontrada no grupo de estudo. Conclusão: O potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular combinado apresentou resultados relevantes para os indivíduos com hiporreflexia vestibular e para os indivíduos com doença de Ménière. Houve diferença entre o grupo de estudo e o grupo controle para a maioria dos parâmetros das ondas no potencial evocado miogênico vestibular cervical e ocular combinado.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Cervical Vertebrae/physiopathology , Reflex, Abnormal/physiology , Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials/physiology , Meniere Disease/physiopathology , Vestibular Function Tests
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(1): 22-28, Jan. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-772608

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Migraine and vertigo are common disorders, with lifetime prevalences of 16% and 7% respectively, and co-morbidity around 3.2%. Vestibular syndromes and dizziness occur more frequently in migraine patients. We investigated bedside clinical signs indicative of vestibular dysfunction in migraineurs. Objective To test the hypothesis that vestibulo-ocular reflex, vestibulo-spinal reflex and fall risk (FR) responses as measured by 14 bedside tests are abnormal in migraineurs without vertigo, as compared with controls. Method Cross-sectional study including sixty individuals – thirty migraineurs, 25 women, 19-60 y-o; and 30 gender/age healthy paired controls. Results Migraineurs showed a tendency to perform worse in almost all tests, albeit only the Romberg tandem test was statistically different from controls. A combination of four abnormal tests better discriminated the two groups (93.3% specificity). Conclusion Migraine patients consistently showed abnormal vestibular bedside tests when compared with controls.


Enxaqueca e vertigem são desordens comuns, com prevalência de 16% e 7% respectivamente, e comorbidade em torno de 3,2%. Síndromes vestibulares e tonturas ocorrem mais frequentemente em enxaquecosos. Pesquisamos alterações vestibulares utilizando testes de beira-de-leito em enxaquecosos. Objetivo Verificar se as respostas dos reflexos vestíbulo-ocular, vestíbulo-medular e risco de quedas medidas por 14 testes de beira-de-leito são diferentes comparando-se enxaquecosos sem vertigem, e controles. Método Estudo transversal com sessenta pessoas, 30 enxaquecosos; 25 mulheres, 19-60 anos; e trinta controles saudáveis pareados por sexo e idade. Resultados Houve tendência de pior desempenho entre enxaquecosos em quase todos testes, porém apenas o teste de Romberg tandem foi estatisticamente diferente dos controles. Uma combinação de quatro testes anormais discrimina os grupos com especificidade de 93,3%. Conclusão O grupo de enxaquecosos mostrou consistentemente testes vestibulares de beira-de-leito anormais quando comparados a controles.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Migraine Disorders/physiopathology , Reflex, Abnormal/physiology , Vestibular Function Tests , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Accidental Falls , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dizziness/diagnosis , Head Impulse Test , Migraine Disorders/complications , Nystagmus, Physiologic , Point-of-Care Systems , Risk Factors , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Visual Acuity , Vestibular Diseases/complications
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 75(2): 137-144, ago. 2015. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-757895

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Introducción: Video Head Impulse Test es una nueva tecnología dirigida a la evaluación de los canales semicirculares, específicamente a la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular. Es un procedimiento rápido, no invasivo y bien tolerado por el paciente. En Chile se evidencia una falta de estudios relacionados a esta prueba. Objetivo: Analizar los resultados de la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular de los canales semicirculares horizontales, obtenidos mediante la aplicación de la prueba Video Head Impulse Test en estudiantes de las Escuelas de Fonoaudiología y de Tecnología Médica de la Universidad de Valparaíso. Material y método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, no experimental, transversal descriptivo con un tipo de muestreo no probabilístico de participante voluntario. A los 80 estudiantes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión se les aplicó la prueba Video Head Impulse Test. Resultados: El promedio de la ganancia del canal semicircular horizontal derecho fue de 0,92 ± 0,07 y el de izquierdo fue de 0,85 ± 0,07. Además el promedio de porcentaje de asimetría fue de 10% ± 7,45. Conclusión: La investigación entrega datos referenciales en relación a los valores de normalidad para la eficiencia del reflejo vestíbulo ocular en una muestra específica, los que servirán como base para la ejecución de estudios posteriores.


Introduction: Video Head Impulse Test is a new technology directed to the evaluation of the semicircular canals, specifically the vestibular ocular reflex efficiency. It is a rapid, noninvasive and well tolerated procedure. In Chile there is a lack of studies related to this evaluation. Aim: Analyze the results of the efficiency of the vestibular ocular reflex of the horizontal semicircular canals, using Video Head Impulse Test in students from the schools of Fonoaudiología and Tecnología Médica of the University of Valparaíso. Material and method: A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental descriptive study with a type of non-probability sampling with voluntary participant. The 80 students who fulfill the inclusion criteria were evaluated with Video Head Impulse Test. Results: The mean gain of the right horizontal semicircular canal was 0.92 ± 0.07 and for the left was 0.85 ± 0.07. In addition the mean percentage of asymmetry was 10% ± 7.45. Conclusions: The investigation delivery referential data regarding normal values for the efficiency of the vestibular ocular reflex in a specific sample, which serve as the basis for the implementation of future studies.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Students , Video Recording , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Head Impulse Test/methods , Semicircular Canals/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 73(2): 115-124, ago. 2013. ilus, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-690555

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Introducción: La prueba de impulso cefálico consiste en una herramienta sencilla y rápida para evaluar la función del reflejo vestíbulo ocular. La implementación de un acelerómetro y una cámara de alta velocidad, permiten registrar alteraciones sutiles de este fenómeno, optimizando esta prueba. Objetivo: Describir la experiencia inicial y relevancia clínica de la prueba de impulso cefálico asistida por video y acelerómetro (vHIT). Material y método: Se realizó prueba vHIT a pacientes con indicación de estudio funcional de VIII par. Resultados: Utilizando prueba calórica como patrón de oro se evaluaron 60 pacientes. vHIT presentó una especificidad de 93% y una sensibilidad de 74%. En un paciente con colesteatoma bilateral con vértigo agudo, el examen contribuyó en la identificación del lado complicado, además de registrar fenómenos de compensación vestibular. Discusión y conclusión: vHIT demostró ser altamente específico. Los supuestos falsos positivos presentaban sintomatología vestibular, por lo que consideramos que podrían representar casos donde vHIT es más sensible que la prueba calórica. vHIT presenta además una buena sensibilidad. Los casos de falsos negativos podrían explicarse en relación a la diferencia de velocidad angular usada en la estimulación entre vHIT y la prueba calórica. vHIT podría representar un importante complemento al estudio del paciente con patología vestibular.


Introduction: The head impulse test is a simple and quick tool for assessing the vestibulo-ocular reflex. The implementation of an accelerometer and a high-speed camera, allows the recording of subtle, priorly unaccessible alterations, thus optimazing the test. Aim: To describe an initial experience and clinical relevance of a video and accelerometer assisted head impulse test (vHIT). Material and method: We performed vHITon patients with indication of vestibular testing due to vertigo or balance related symptoms. Results: Regarding caloric testing as gold standard, 60 patients were evaluated. vHIT had a specificity of 93% and a sensitivity of 74%. In a patient with bilateral cholesteatoma with acute vertigo, vHIT examination contributed in identifying the complicated side, in addition to recording previously undetectable vestibular compensation phenomena. Discussion and conclusion: vHIT proved to be highly specific. Every supposed false positive cases had vestibular symptoms, so we consider these cases to represent a scenario where vHIT is actually more sensitive than caloric testing. vHIT showed also good sensitivity. False negative cases could be explained in relation to the test's angular velocity stimuli difference existing between VHIT and caloric test. VHIT could represent an important contribution to patients with vestibular disorders.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Head Impulse Test/methods , Video Recording , Semicircular Canals/physiology , Prospective Studies , Acceleration
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 73(2): 206-212, ago. 2013. ilus, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-690567

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En la historia de la evaluación clínica vestibular, siempre se ha buscado la manera de medir en forma individual los seis canales semicirculares y los cuatro órganos otolíticos. Basados en el conocimiento de la fisiología vestibular, en 1988 Halmagyi y Curthoys describieron la Prueba de Impulso Cefálico o Head Impulse Test (HIT) como un método diagnóstico para evaluar la efectividad del reflejo vestíbulo oculomotor en pacientes con sintomatología vestibular. Esta revisión pretende dar a conocer las bases fisiológicas del HIT y su evolución hasta el video HIT (vHIT) actual.


In the history of vestibular clinical evaluation, it has always been sought the way to measure individually each of the six semicircular canals and the four otolith organs. Based on vestibular physiology, in 1988 Halmagyi and Curthoys described the Head impulse test (HIT) as a diagnostic method to evaluate the effectiveness of the vestibulo-oculomotor reflex in patients with vestibular symptoms. This review shows the physiological basis for HIT and its evolution towards nowdays video HIT (vHIT).


Subject(s)
Humans , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Head Impulse Test/methods , Vestibular Function Tests/methods , Video Recording , Vestibular Diseases/physiopathology , Semicircular Canals , Eye Movements
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 73(1): 17-24, abr. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-679038

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Introducción: La prueba de impulso cefálico consiste en un examen rápido, sencillo para evaluar la función vestibular angular. Clásicamente se utiliza para el canal horizontal, pero puede implementarse para evaluar los canales semicirculares anteriores y posteriores. Objetivo: Explorar la sensibilidad y especificidad de esta prueba para los canales verticales a ojo desnudo en nuestro medio, en relación a la prueba calórica. Material y método: Estudio prospectivo de evaluación de test diagnóstico. Se realizó prueba de impulso cefálico para todos los canales semicirculares a pacientes con indicación de evaluación funcional de VIII par. Resultados: Se evaluaron 118 pacientes, donde 49,2% presentó una prueba calórica clásica alterada. La sensibilidad del impulso cefálico para el canal posterior fue 13,1(0)% (y 3,2%% para el canal anterior) con una especificidad de 100%% para ambos. Para el canal horizontal la sensibilidad fue de 63,9%% y la especificidad de 100%%. Discusión: La prueba de impulso cefálico para los canales anteriores y posteriores a ojo desnudo es altamente específico, pero muy poco sensible, teniendo una utilidad relativa dentro de la clínica, a diferencia de la misma prueba para el canal horizontal que con la misma especificidad pero con una sensibilidad aceptable representa un examen rápido y de simple ejecución.


Introduction: The Head Impulse Head test represents a quick and simple technique for perioheral vestibular function assessment, by means of exploring the vestíbulo-ocular reflex. It is usually períormed on the horizontal semicircular canals planes, but it can also explore the anterior and posterior canals. Aim: To assess the head impulse test's sensitivity and specificity for the anterior and posterior canals on a bedside scenario, taking the classic caloric test as gold standard. Material and method: Prospective test-assessment study. A head impulse test for every semicircular canal was períormed on patients with indication of vestibular study with caloric test. Results: 118 patients were evaluated, where 49,2%% presente an abnormal caloric test. The head impulse test's sensitivity for the posterior canal canal was 13,1%% (3,2%% for the anterior canal). The test's specificity was 100%% for both vertical canals. On the horizontal plane, sensitivity reached 63,9%%, while specificity was 100%% Discussion: The head impulse test for vertical (anterior and posterior) canal on a bedside scenario is highly specific but poorly sensitive, thus having a relatively low clinical utility. On the contrary the test for the horizontal canal remains a quick and simple tool, with acceptable sensitivy and great sensitivity for assessing vestibular function loss.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Vestibular Function Tests/methods , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Caloric Tests , Semicircular Canals/physiology , Predictive Value of Tests , Prospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity , Head Movements/physiology , Head Impulse Test/methods
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 70(12): 942-944, Dec. 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-660318

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The authors highlights the importance of the vestibulo-ocular reflex examination through the head impulse test as a diagnostic method for vestibular dysfunction as well as, and primarily, a bedside semiotic resource capable of differentiating between acute peripheral vestibulopathy and a cerebellar or brainstem infarction in emergency rooms.


Os autores ressaltam a importância do exame do reflexo vestíbulo-ocular por meio do teste do impulso da cabeça como método diagnóstico de hipofunção vestibular. Este método é também - e principalmente - um instrumento semiótico de beira do leito capaz de auxiliar no diagnóstico diferencial entre a vestibulopatia periférica aguda e o infarto cerebelar ou do tronco cerebral na sala de emergência.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cerebellar Diseases/diagnosis , Cerebral Infarction/diagnosis , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Vestibular Function Tests/methods , Emergencies
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 71(2): 123-130, ago. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-612110

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Introducción: Dentro del estudio de la función del equilibrio, la prueba de impulso cefálico representa una herramienta rápida, sencilla y de fácil interpretación, que explora la indemnidad del reflejo óculo-vestibular. Este examen ha cobrado relevancia reciente como complemento a la prueba calórica en diversos contextos y no ha sido explorado en nuestro país. Objetivo: Explorar sensibilidad y especificidad de esta prueba en nuestro contexto local, junto con contribuir a la difusión de una herramienta de creciente relevancia en otoneurología. Material y método: Estudio prospectivo, ciego, de evaluación de test diagnóstico. En una muestra de pacientes consultando por vértigo agudo se realizó prueba de impulso cefálico al momento de la consulta inicial, y al momento de realizar prueba funcional de VIII par. Resultados: Se evaluaron 52 pacientes, 44 por ciento de ellos con disfunción vestibular según prueba calórica clásica como patrón de oro. La sensibilidad de la prueba de impulso cefálico fue de 47,6 por ciento y su especificidad de 83,9 por ciento, con un valor predictivo positivo y negativo de 66,7 por ciento y 70,3 por ciento. El acuerdo del examen entre dos evaluadores independientes fue alto (Kappa = 0,84). Discusiones: A pesar de una baja sensibilidad por sí sola, la prueba de impulso cuenta con una alta especificidad y un valor predictivo positivo razonable. Es además altamente reproducible, realizable en menos de un minuto y no genera náuseas u otros síntomas en el paciente. Consideramos este examen como un complemento al estudio de la función vestibular, con implicaciones prácticas en el inicio precoz de terapia y con importantes potencialidades en diversos ámbitos de la otoneurología.


Introduction: In balance function evaluation, head impulse test is a fast, simple and easy to interpret test, which explores the vestibulo-ocular reflex. Having gained in the last decade growing importance as a complement to traditional caloric test, this test hasn't been explored in our context yet. Aim: To assess sensitivity and specificity of this test in our context, along with contributing to the spread of an increasingly important tool in otoneurology Material and method: A prospective, blinded, diagnostic test assessment. In a sample of patients consulting for acute vertigo, head impulse test was performed at the time of initial consultation, and at the time of VIII nerve functional testing. Results: We evaluated 52 patients, 44 percent with vestibular dysfunction as shown in caloric test results as gold standard. Sensitivity of the head impulse test was 47.6 percent, its specificity 83.9 percent, with positive and negative predictive value of 66.7 percent and 70.3 percent respectively. Agreement between two independent examiners was high (Kappa = 0.84). Discussion: Despite its low sensitivity, impulse test showed a high specificity and a reasonable positive predictive value. It was also highly reproductible, and generates no nausea or other symptoms in the patient. We consider this test as a complement to vestibular function evaluation, with clinical applicationssupportingearly onset of therapy. We believe this test to withhold significant potential in various otoneurological developing applications.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Vestibular Function Tests/methods , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vertigo/physiopathology , Acute Disease , Prospective Studies , Eye Movements/physiology , Head Movements/physiology , Single-Blind Method , Reflex, Abnormal , Sensitivity and Specificity , Predictive Value of Tests , Vertigo/diagnosis
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 75(4): 586-592, July-Aug. 2009. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-526162

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Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common vestibular diseases and the active head rotation test one of the most modern methods of vestibular function assessment. AIM: this study aims to verify if the active head rotation test may reveal signs of horizontal and/or vertical vestibulo-ocular reflex dysfunction in vertigo patients suspected for BPPV. STUDY DESIGN: retrospective series study. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Neurotological evaluation including computerized electronystagmography and active head rotation on the horizontal and vertical axes were conducted in 100 patients suspected for BPPV patients. Results: Isolated or associated abnormalities of the horizontal and/or vertical vestibulo-ocular reflex gain, phase and symmetry were indicative of vestibular involvement and found in 77.0 percent of the BPPV patients. CONCLUSION: the active head rotation test revealed horizontal and/or vertical vestibulo-ocular reflex dysfunctions in a relevant number of BPPV patients.


A vertigem posicional paroxística benigna (VPPB) corresponde a uma das vestibulopatias mais comuns e a rotação cefálica ativa um dos métodos mais modernos de avaliação da função vestibular. OBJETIVO: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar se a prova de rotação cefálica ativa pode revelar sinais de disfunção do reflexo vestíbulo-ocular horizontal e/ou vertical em pacientes vertiginosos com hipótese diagnóstica de VPPB. DESENHO DO ESTUDO: Estudo de série retrospectivo. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Uma avaliação otoneurológica incluindo a eletronistagmografia computadorizada e a prova de rotação cefálica ativa, no plano horizontal e vertical foi conduzida em 100 pacientes com hipótese diagnóstica de VPPB. Resultados: Alterações isoladas ou associadas de ganho, fase e assimetria do reflexo vestíbulo-ocular horizontal e/ou vertical, foram os achados indicativos de comprometimento vestibular em 77,0 por cento dos casos de VPPB. CONCLUSÃO: A prova de rotação cefálica ativa permitiu evidenciar distúrbios do reflexo vestíbulo-ocular horizontal e/ou vertical em relevante proporção dos pacientes com VPPB.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Electronystagmography/methods , Posture/physiology , Rotation , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vertigo/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 75(3): 407-413, maio-jun. 2009. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-521100

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Response inversion during warm air stimulation is the most controversial finding seen in caloric tests of individuals with tympanic membrane perforation. In such cases, very few studies explore the possible interferences found in the caloric test, bringing about controversies in the interpretation of test results. AIM: This paper aimed at analyzing warm air stimulation effects in individuals with tympanic membrane perforation in comparison with normal healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective, non-randomized study in which 48 individuals without vestibular complaints were assessed, 33 had one tympanic membrane perforated and 15 had no ear drum alteration. RESULTS: 39.39 percent of the individuals had response inversion found during the warm air test. In the absence of this phenomenon, nystagmus responses were symmetrical. CONCLUSION: Nystagmus responses to the caloric test in individuals with tympanic membrane perforation were similar to those from healthy controls, with the exception of the fact that they had inverted responses in the warm caloric test.


A inversão de respostas durante a estimulação a ar quente é o achado mais controverso que aparece na prova calórica de indivíduos com perfuração da membrana timpânica. Nestes casos, poucos estudos exploraram as possíveis interferências nos achados da prova calórica, trazendo controvérsias de interpretação no resultado do exame. OBJETIVO: Este trabalho teve o objetivo de analisar a estimulação calórica a ar em indivíduos com perfuração da membrana timpânica em comparação com indivíduos hígidos, sem esta alteração. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Estudo prospectivo, não-randomizado, no qual foram avaliados 48 indivíduos sem queixas vestibulares, sendo 33 indivíduos com membrana timpânica perfurada unilateralmente e 15 indivíduos sem nenhuma alteração na membrana timpânica. RESULTADOS: 39,39 por cento dos indivíduos apresentaram inversão de respostas na prova calórica a ar quente. Na ausência deste fenômeno as respostas das nistágmicas foram simétricas. CONCLUSÃO: As respostas nistágmicas na prova calórica em indivíduos com perfuração da membrana timpânica foram similares aos indivíduos hígidos, com exceção da presença de inversão de respostas na prova calórica quente.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Air , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Tympanic Membrane Perforation/physiopathology , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Case-Control Studies , Caloric Tests/methods , Electronystagmography , Prospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 74(3): 440-446, maio-jun. 2008.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-487063

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A prova calórica é o teste da avaliação otoneurológica que verifica a integridade do reflexo vestíbulo-ocular e possibilita avaliar cada labirinto separadamente. Os principais aspectos relacionados à realização, interpretação e utilidade da prova calórica foram revistos. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se revisão sistemática sobre as publicações ocorridas nos últimos cem anos sobre o assunto. Incluíram-se artigos originais transversais e longitudinais, de revisão e meta-análise. Excluíram-se revisões de papeleta, relatos de caso e editoriais. Os descritores utilizados foram: prova calórica, nistagmo, sistema vestibular, preponderância direcional, predomínio labiríntico, teste calórico monotermal, teste calórico com água gelada, fenômeno de Bell. Pesquisou-se as bases de dados COCHRAINE, MEDLINE, LILACS, CAPES. RESULTADOS: De 818 resumos de artigos, selecionou-se inicialmente 93 que preenchiam os critérios de inclusão. A leitura dos artigos resultou na seleção final de 55. Na análise dos artigos, enfatizou-se na discussão fundamentos da prova calórica, tipos de estimulação utilizados, prova calórica monotermal e com água gelada, questões relacionadas à interpretação dos resultados, variáveis e artefatos. COMENTÁRIOS FINAIS: os valores de referência utilizados na prova calórica podem variar de serviço para serviço, com ponto de corte definido a partir de estudos locais. Semiotécnica cuidadosa é fundamental para elevar a sensibilidade do exame.


Caloric testing is an otoneurologic evaluation of the status of the vestibular-ocular reflex; it allows an evaluation of each labyrinth separately. The main aspects on the use and interpretation of caloric testing are reviewed. METHOD: A systematic review of papers published in the past one hundred years on caloric testing was undertaken. The inclusion criteria were: cross-sectional, longitudinal, original articles, reviews and meta-analyses. Reviews of patient charts, case reports and editorials were excluded. The key-words were: caloric testing, nystagmus, vestibular system, directional preponderance, labyrinth predominance, monothermal caloric test, ice water caloric testing, Bell´s phenomenon. The databases were: COCHRAINE, MEDLINE, LILACS, CAPES. RESULTS: Ninety-three of 818 abstracts fulfilled the inclusion criteria. After reading these articles, 55 were selected for this study. These papers discussed the basics of caloric testing, the types of stimulation, the interpretation of results, variables, artifacts, and the monothermal and ice water caloric test. FINAL COMMENTS: Caloric testing reference values may vary according to each unit; the the cutoff point is defined based on local studies. Attention to the technique is essential to maximize test sensitivity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Caloric Tests/methods , Nystagmus, Physiologic , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vestibular Diseases/diagnosis , Vestibular Diseases/physiopathology
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 74(2): 273-278, mar.-abr. 2008. graf, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-484836

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A ocorrência de alteração no equilíbrio no período pós-cirúrgico ao implante coclear varia de 31 a 75 por cento. OBJETIVO: Analisar a função vestibular no período pré e pós-operatório da cirurgia de implante coclear. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Avaliou-se a função vestibular, por meio da vectoeletronistagmografia, de 38 pacientes, no pré e pós-cirúrgico de implante coclear. RESULTADOS: A principal queixa de desequilíbrio apresentada pelos pacientes foi a tontura, seguida pela vertigem postural e pela vertigem não-postural. Dos 38 pacientes avaliados, 13 por cento deixaram de apresentar desequilíbrio após a cirurgia de implante coclear e apenas 5 por cento referiram piora. Houve uma melhora na sintomatologia vestibular em 13 por cento dos pacientes, sendo que esta possibilidade pode estar relacionada ao fenômeno de compensação vestibular e pela estimulação elétrica. Entretanto, foi observada na prova calórica uma piora na funcionalidade do sistema vestibular, tanto na orelha implantada como na orelha não-implantada. Assim, não há tendência de maior comprometimento na orelha implantada. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo demonstrou que o implante coclear pode comprometer o sistema vestibular em ambas as orelhas. Entretanto, a sintomatologia vestibular ocorre em menor proporção, podendo haver melhora no desequilíbrio após a cirurgia do implante coclear.


Balance alterations in the postoperative of cochlear implant surgeries varies from 31 to 75 percent. AIM: to analyze vestibular function in the pre and postoperative periods of cochlear implanted individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: the vestibular function was assessed, through electronystagmography, in 38 patients, in the pre and postoperative of cochlear implant procedures. RESULTS: The main complaint of unbalance reported by patients was dizziness, followed by postural vertigo and non-postural vertigo. Results: 13 percent of the patients did not show any balance disorder following cochlear implant surgery and just 5 percent showed symptoms worsening. 13 percent of the patients showed an improvement, and this could be related to the vestibular compensation phenomenon and to electric stimulation. However, it was observed, in the caloric responses, a worsening in the vestibular system function, for both implanted and non-implanted ears. Thus, there is no evidence of more damage to the implanted ear. CONCLUSION: the study showed that cochlear implant surgeries could injure the vestibular system in both ears. However, the vestibular symptoms take place in a smaller proportion, and can improve after cochlear implant surgery.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Cochlear Implantation/adverse effects , Dizziness/etiology , Vertigo/etiology , Analysis of Variance , Caloric Tests , Chi-Square Distribution , Dizziness/diagnosis , Dizziness/physiopathology , Electronystagmography , Postoperative Period , Preoperative Care , Posture/physiology , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Vertigo/diagnosis , Vertigo/physiopathology , Vestibule, Labyrinth/physiopathology
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(2b): 472-475, jun. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-456855

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A função otolítica pode ser avaliada pela Vertical Visual Subjetiva (VVS) que determina a capacidade de um indivíduo julgar se objetos estão na posição vertical na ausência de outras referências visuais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a VVS em indivíduos brasileiros normais usando um aparelho portátil. As medidas da VVS foram realizadas em 160 indivíduos (16 a 85 anos). O valor médio da VVS foi obtido após dez ajustes. A VVS teve valores médios entre -2,0° e +2,4° (média=0,18°, e DP=0,77°). Não houve diferença entre as médias da VVS em relação à idade (teste de Kruskal-Wallis; p=0,40), mas as faixas etárias maiores tiveram variância maior (teste de Levene; p=0,016). Os valores da VVS encontrados neste estudo foram semelhantes aos registrados na literatura. Não houve diferença nas médias das inclinações da VVS de acordo com a idade, mas foi encontrada maior variância entre indivíduos mais idosos.


Otolith function can be evaluated by subjective visual vertical (SVV) that determine the capacity of a subject to judge if the objects are on vertical position with absence of any visual reference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the SVV in a sample of normal Brazilian subjects using a portable device. Measurements of SVV were performed in 160 normal subjects (aged from 16 to 85). SVV mean value was obtained after ten adjustments. SVV mean values ranged from -2.0° to +2.4° (mean=0.18°, and SD=0.77). Considering all age groups, there was no difference of SVV mean values (Kruskal-Wallis test; p=0.40), but older groups had a greater variance (Levene test; p=0.016). SVV values observed in this study are comparable to those described in previous studies. Although there was no difference in mean SVV-inclination according to age, there was a greater variance in older subjects.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Otolithic Membrane/physiology , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Visual Perception/physiology , Age Factors , Brazil , Reference Values
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 134(4): 441-446, abr. 2006. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-428543

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Background: Anoxic-ischemic coma has a poor outcome with a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Therefore, clinical predictors of prognosis are needed for therapeutic decision-making. Patients and methods: Prospective analysis of 46 patients, 31 male, age range 19-85 years, with anoxic-ischemic coma following cardiac arrest. All the patients included in our study remained comatose with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of six or less points, after their stabilization in the Intensive Care Unit. They were evaluated clinically using the pupillary light reflex, corneal reflex and vestibulo-ocular reflex testing, induced by caloric stimulation with cold water. Survival was evaluated using life tables. All patients were followed until the thirtieth day after the anoxic-ischemic event. Results: Thirty five patients (76%) died within the next twenty-nine days, 8 patients (18%) reached the vegetative state, 2 patients (4%) achieved a recovery with disability, and only 1 patient (2%) was discharged without sequelae. One day, five and 30 days survival rates were 89, 53 and 29%, respectively. The abolition of all brainstem reflexes was not a predictor of mortality. Conclusion: Thirty day survival in this group of patients was 29% and the absence of brainstem reflexes was not a predictor of mortality.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Brain Stem/physiopathology , Coma/mortality , Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain/mortality , Reflex, Pupillary/physiology , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/mortality , Coma/physiopathology , Glasgow Coma Scale , Heart Arrest/mortality , Heart Arrest/physiopathology , Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain/physiopathology , Prognosis , Prospective Studies
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Arch. chil. oftalmol ; 63(2): 241-246, nov. 2005.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-729242

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Objetivo: Describir en una serie de pacientes con parálisis unilateral del cuarto nervio craneal, la diferencia de la desviación vertical en posición erecta y supina. Material y método: Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico de parálisis del cuarto nervio craneal unilateral, realizando exploración oftalmológica completa así como medición de la desviación con prismas y oclusión alterna en posición erecta y en posición supina realizando la maniobra de Bielschowsky. Resultados: Se exploraron 13 pacientes con el diagnóstico antes mencionado; la mayor parte de ellos presentaron menor desviación vertical en posición supina; así mismo al realizar la maniobra de Bielschowsky, la respuesta en posición supina fue menor que la presentada en posición erecta. Conclusiones: Los reflejos vestíbulo oculares, responsable de la mayor desviación vertical al inclinar la cabeza hacia el lado parético en casos de parálisis del nervio troclear, se atenúan en posición supina. La explicación fisiológica se basa en el control de los movimientos oculares por parte de los otolitos, los cuales reciben estimulación de a cuerdo a su posición en relación a la gravedad; esta observación clínica apoya la explicación propuesta por Bielschowsky sobre la participación del aparato vestibular en uno de los principales signos clínicos de esta entidad.


Purpose. To describe vertical deviation differences in a group of patients with unilateral fourth cranial nerve palsy in erect versus supine position. Methods. We included patients with unilateral fourth cranial nerve palsy who underwent full ophthalmologic exploration and measurement of the vertical deviation with prisms and alternate occlusion in erect and supine position performing Bielschowsky´s test. Results. Thirteen patients were explored; most of them showed less vertical deviation in the supine position, the response to the Bielschowsky´s test was smaller in the supine position than in the erect patient. Conclusion. The vestibulo-ocular reflexes responsible for the larger vertical deviation when tilting the head to the paretic side, are attenuated in the supine position; the physiologic explanation of this phenomenon is based on the otholits role in the control of ocular movements; these receptors are stimulated according to their position in relation to gravity. This clinical observation supports the explanation proposed by Bielschowsky about the role of the vestibular system in one of the main clinical sings of this entity.


Subject(s)
Female , Child , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Trochlear Nerve Diseases/physiopathology , Eye Movements/physiology , Ophthalmoplegia/physiopathology , Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular/physiology , Trochlear Nerve/physiopathology , Otolithic Membrane , Posture
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