Observational studyClinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology2021
Electrodiagnostic findings in COVID-19 patients: A single center experience.
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- Electrophysiological assessment in patients with COVID-19-related peripheral neuropathies and myopathies: a systematic review.Journal of neurophysiology · 2023Pooled it
- The clinical neurophysiology of COVID-19-direct infection, long-term sequelae and para-immunization responses: A literature review.Clinical neurophysiology practice · 2023Review
- Subclinical finding in the perception of tactile sensation involvement after SARS-CoV2 infection: comparison with healthy controls using Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- [Cardiorespiratory and neuromusculoskeletal symptoms with post-acute COVID-19 in a Rehabilitation center].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2022Observational
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- Reply to "Digging deeper on the neurophysiological assessment in COVID-19 patients" and "Myopathy in acute and long-term COVID-19".Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2022Article
- Clinical Characteristics and Mechanisms of Musculoskeletal Pain in Long COVID.Journal of pain research · 2022Review
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Abstract
objectiveNeurological manifestations in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported from early features of anosmia and dysgeusia to widespread involvement of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, as well as the neuromuscular junction and muscle. Our study objective is to evaluate the electromyography and nerve conduction study (EMG/NCS) findings among COVID-19 patients and look for possible correlations.
methodsThis is a hospital-based retrospective observational study. All COVID-19 patients between the period of 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020 undergoing an EMG/NCS were included.
resultsEighteen patients (12 male and 6 female) were included. Mean age was 55 ± 12 years. 11 patients required intubation for a mean period of 18.6 days (range: 3-37 days). Electrodiagnostic findings were consistent with a myopathy in a majority of these patients (82%). Five of them also had a concurrent axonal neuropathy. In the remaining patients who did not require intubation (n = 7), three patients had myopathic EMG changes and one had Guillain Barre syndrome.
conclusionAt this time, there are no neuromuscular-specific recommendations for patients who contract COVID-19. Only time and additional data will unveil the varying nature and potential neurological sequelae of COVID-19. SIGNIFICANCE: Myopathic EMG changes are commonly seen in critically ill COVID-19 patients, especially with a prolonged hospital stay.
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