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Alcantara M, Barnett-Tapia C, Bril V, Mannan S, Shabanpour J, Riaz S, Ng E, Ryan C, Katzberg H. Office-based respiratory assessment in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis. Neuromuscul Disord 2024; 40:1-6. [PMID: 38776756 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2024.05.005] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) can present with respiratory dysfunction, ranging from exercise intolerance to overt respiratory failure, increased fatigue, or sleep-disordered breathing. To investigate the value of multiple respiratory tests in MG, we performed clinical and respiratory assessments in patients with mild to moderate generalized disease. One-hundred and thirty-six patients completed the myasthenia gravis quality-of-life score(MG-QOL-15), myasthenia gravis impairment index(MGII), Epworth sleepiness scale(ESS), University of California-San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire(UCSD-SOB), Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scales(MRC-DS), supine and upright forced vital capacity(FVC), maximal inspiratory pressures(MIPs) and sniff nasal inspiratory pressures(SNIP). Seventy-three (54 %) had respiratory and/or bulbar symptoms and 45 (33 %) had baseline abnormal FVC, with no significant postural changes (p = 0.89); 55 (40.4 %) had abnormal MIPs and 50 (37 %) had abnormal SNIPs. Overall, there were low scores on respiratory and disability scales. Females had increased odds of presenting with abnormal FVC (OR 2.89, p = 0.01) and MIPs (OR 2.48, p = 0.022). There were significant correlations between MIPs, FVC and SNIPs; between MGII/MG-QOL15 and UCSD-SOB/MRC-DS and between ESS and respiratory scales in the whole group. Our data suggests that office-based respiratory measurements are a useful screening method for stable MG patients, even when presenting with minimal respiratory symptoms and no significant disability.
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- Monica Alcantara
- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, Prosserman Family Neuromuscular clinic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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de Góes MCR, Sarmento A, Lima I, Lyra M, Lima C, Aliverti A, Resqueti V, Fregonezi GAF. After-effects of thixotropic conditionings on operational chest wall and compartmental volumes of patients with Parkinson's disease. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275584. [PMID: 36240169 PMCID: PMC9565399 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) present respiratory dysfunctions, mainly due to decreased chest wall expansion, which worsens with the course of the disease. These findings contribute to the restrictive respiratory pattern and the reduction in chest wall volume. According to literature, inspiratory muscle thixotropic conditioning maneuvers may improve lung volumes in these patients. The study aimed to determine the after-effects of respiratory muscle thixotropic maneuvers on breathing patterns and chest wall volumes of PD. A crossover study was performed with twelve patients with PD (8 males; mean age 63.9±8.8 years, FVC%pred 89.7±13.9, FEV1%pred 91.2±15, FEV1/FVC%pred 83.7±5.7). Chest wall volumes were assessed using OEP during thixotropic maneuvers. Increases in EIVCW (mean of 126mL, p = 0.01) and EEVCW (mean of 150mL, p = 0.005) were observed after DITLC (deep inspiration from total lung capacity) due to increases in pulmonary (RCp) and abdominal (RCa) ribcage compartments. Changes in ICoTLC (inspiratory contraction from TLC) led to significant EIVCW (mean of 224mL, p = 0.001) and EEVCW (mean of 229mL, p = 0.02) increases that were mainly observed in the RCp. No significant changes were found when performing DERV (deep expiration from residual volume) and ICoRV (Inspiratory contraction from RV). Positive correlations were also observed between the degree of inspiratory contraction during ICoTLC and EEVRCp (rho = 0.613, p = 0.03) and EIVRCp (rho = 0.697, p = 0.01) changes. Thixotropy conditioning of inspiratory muscles at an inflated chest wall volume increases EIVCW and EEVCW in the ten subsequent breaths in PD patients. These maneuvers are easy to perform, free of equipment, low-cost, and may help patients improve chest wall volumes during rehabilitation.
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- Maria Clara Rodrigues de Góes
- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairí (FACISA), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Santa Cruz, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Laboratory—Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH) & Laboratório de Inovação Tecnológica em Reabilitação, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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Rodríguez-Núñez I, Torres G, Luarte-Martinez S, Manterola C, Zenteno D. RESPIRATORY MUSCLE IMPAIRMENT EVALUATED WITH MEP/MIP RATIO IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 39:e2019414. [PMID: 33331560 PMCID: PMC7747779 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2021/39/2019414] [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: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of respiratory muscles and to compare maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressure and MEP/MIP ratio between patients with chronic respiratory diseases and healthy individuals. METHODS Case-control study. Individuals with neuromuscular disease and post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans were considered. In addition, they were also matched according to anthropometric and demographic characteristics with healthy children and adolescents. MIP, MEP in the three groups, and pulmonary function only in patients with chronic respiratory diseases were recorded. RESULTS A total of 52 subjects with CRD (25 with neuromuscular disease, and 27 with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans) and 85 healthy individuals were included, with an average age of 11.3±2.1 years. Patients with neuromuscular disease and post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans presented lower MIP and MEP when compared with healthy individuals, although MEP/MIP ratio was lower in patients with neuromuscular disease (0.87±0.3) and higher in patients with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (1.1±0.3) compared to the healthy group (0.97±0.2). Only in patients with neuromuscular disease a negative correlation was observed between MEP/MIP ratio and age (r=-0.50; p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS Differences in the pattern of muscular weakness between patients with chronic respiratory diseases were observed. In patients with neuromuscular disease, a decrease in the MEP/MIP ratio depending on MIP was verified; and in those patients with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans, an increase in the MEP/MIP ratio depending on MIP was also observed.
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- Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Concepción, Chile
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Souto-Miranda S, Jácome C, Alves A, Machado A, Paixão C, Oliveira A, Marques A. Predictive equations of maximum respiratory mouth pressures: A systematic review. Pulmonology 2020; 27:219-239. [PMID: 32878743 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maximum inspiratory (Pimax) and expiratory (Pemax) mouth pressures are commonly used to detect respiratory muscle weakness resorting to predictive equations established for healthy people. There are several predictive equations, but they are widespread in the literature. This study aimed to review the existent predictive equations of maximum inspiratory (Pimax) and expiratory (Pemax) mouth pressures for adults. Additionally, we aimed to identify which ones were generated based on international standards. METHODS A systematic review of predictive equations of Pimax and Pemax for healthy adults was conducted. A comprehensive search was performed of Cochrane Library, EBSCO, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science to identify studies that presented at least one equation for Pimax or Pemax developed for healthy adults. The quality of studies was assessed by two reviewers with the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (Quadas-2). RESULTS Risk of bias was high in 8 of the 20 studies included. Forty-two Pimax and 34 Pemax equations were found, mostly using the variables age (n=39), weight (n=20) and height (n=8). These equations explained 3 to 96% of the Pimax/Pemax variance. They were developed with individuals from 11 countries (Portugal not included). Twelve Pimax and eight Pemax equations complied with international standards. CONCLUSIONS This review gathered the predictive equations that have been developed for both Pimax and Pemax, however most were generated from unstandardized procedures. Future studies should explore the suitability of these equations for populations for which specific ones are not available, such as the Portuguese population, and develop new equations if necessary.
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- S Souto-Miranda
- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal; Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Wenninger S, Stahl K, Wirner C, Einvag K, Thiele S, Walter MC, Schoser B. Utility of maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures as a screening method for respiratory insufficiency in slowly progressive neuromuscular disorders. Neuromuscul Disord 2020; 30:640-648. [PMID: 32690350 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess whether different cut-offs of maximum inspiratory and/or expiratory pressure (MIP/MEP) are valuable screening parameters to detect restrictive respiratory insufficiency. Spirometry, MIP, MEP and capillary blood gas analysis were obtained from patients with confirmed neuromuscular disorders. We calculated regression analysis, sensitivity, specificity and predictive values. We enrolled 29 patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), 19 with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), and 24 with spinal muscular atrophy type 3. Moderate to high reduction in manometry was exclusively found in LOPD and DM1 patients. Significant associations were found between manometry and spirometry. Highest adjusted r2 was found for MIP % predicted and forced vital capacity (FVC) % predicted. Manometry predicted abnormal FVC and forced expiratory volume 1 s (FEV1). MEP > 80 cmH2O predicted normal FVC and FEV1, regardless of cut-off values. MIP and MEP did not positively predict alterations in capillary blood gas analysis. Disease-specific cut-offs of manometry did not increase the prediction rate of patients with abnormal FVC and FEV1. Predicted values should be calculated for a more comprehensive interpretation of manometry results. MIP and MEP can serve as a screening parameter for patients with neuromuscular disorders, but parallel testing of both MIP and MEP needs to be performed to increase the positive prediction probability across disease groups.
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- Stephan Wenninger
- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Ziemssenstr. 1, 80336 Munich, Germany
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Dynamic respiratory muscle function in late-onset Pompe disease. Sci Rep 2019; 9:19006. [PMID: 31831753 PMCID: PMC6908708 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54314-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Maximal inspiratory pressure (PIMAX) reflects inspiratory weakness in late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD). However, static pressure tests may not reveal specific respiratory muscle adaptations to disruptions in breathing. We hypothesized that dynamic respiratory muscle functional tests reflect distinct ventilatory compensations in LOPD. We evaluated LOPD (n = 7) and healthy controls (CON, n = 7) during pulmonary function tests, inspiratory endurance testing, dynamic kinematic MRI of the thorax, and ventilatory adjustments to single-breath inspiratory loads (inspiratory load compensation, ILC). We observed significantly lower static and dynamic respiratory function in LOPD. PIMAX, spirometry, endurance time, and maximal diaphragm descent were significantly correlated. During single-breath inspiratory loads, inspiratory time and airflow acceleration increased to preserve volume, and in LOPD, the response magnitudes correlated to maximal chest wall kinematics. The results indicate that changes in diaphragmatic motor function and strength among LOPD subjects could be detected through dynamic respiratory testing. We concluded that neuromuscular function significantly influenced breathing endurance, timing and loading compensations.
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Expiratory muscle dysfunction in critically ill patients: towards improved understanding. Intensive Care Med 2019; 45:1061-1071. [PMID: 31236639 PMCID: PMC6667683 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-019-05664-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Introduction This narrative review summarizes current knowledge on the physiology and pathophysiology of expiratory muscle function in ICU patients, as shared by academic professionals from multidisciplinary, multinational backgrounds, who include clinicians, clinical physiologists and basic physiologists. Results The expiratory muscles, which include the abdominal wall muscles and some of the rib cage muscles, are an important component of the respiratory muscle pump and are recruited in the presence of high respiratory load or low inspiratory muscle capacity. Recruitment of the expiratory muscles may have beneficial effects, including reduction in end-expiratory lung volume, reduction in transpulmonary pressure and increased inspiratory muscle capacity. However, severe weakness of the expiratory muscles may develop in ICU patients and is associated with worse outcomes, including difficult ventilator weaning and impaired airway clearance. Several techniques are available to assess expiratory muscle function in the critically ill patient, including gastric pressure and ultrasound. Conclusion The expiratory muscles are the "neglected component" of the respiratory muscle pump. Expiratory muscles are frequently recruited in critically ill ventilated patients, but a fundamental understanding of expiratory muscle function is still lacking in these patients.
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Simon S, Coronel C, de Almeida AS, Marcadenti A. Left lateral intercostal region versus subxiphoid position for pleural drain during elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery: randomized clinical trial. SAO PAULO MED J 2019; 137:66-74. [PMID: 31116274 PMCID: PMC9721208 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2018.040940119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The pleural drain insertion site after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may alter lung function, especially respiratory muscle strength. The main objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of use of the left lateral intercostal region versus the subxiphoid position for pleural drainage during elective CABG surgery using extracorporeal circulation (ECC). DESIGN AND SETTING Randomized trial conducted in a tertiary-level hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil. METHODS 48 patients were assigned to group 1 (pleural drain in the left lateral intercostal region) or group 2 (pleural drain in the subxiphoid position). Respiratory muscle strength was measured in terms of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), in cmH2O, by means of manovacuometry preoperatively, 24 and 72 hours after drain removal and before discharge from hospital. Painand dyspnea scales, presence of infections, pleural effusion and atelectasis, duration of drain use, drainage volumes and surgical reinterventions were also evaluated. RESULTS After adjustments, there were no significant differences between the groups at the end of the study (before discharge), in predicted percentages either for MIP (delta group 1: -17.21% versus delta group 2: -22.26%; P = 0.09) or for MEP (delta group 1: -9.38% versus delta group 2: -13.13%; P = 0.17). Therewere no differences between the groups in relation to other outcomes. CONCLUSION There was no difference in maximal respiratory pressures in relation to the pleural drain insertion site among patients who underwent CABG surgery using ECC. TRIAL REGISTRATION ReBEc V1111.1159.4447.
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- Sandra Simon
- MSc. Registered Nurse, Graduate Program in Health Sciences (Cardiology), Instituto de Cardiologia, Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre (RS), and Registered Nurse, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Services, Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital (HNSC), Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.
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- MSc. Physiotherapist, Physical Therapy Service, Surgery Service, Instituto de Cardiologia, Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre (RS), and Professor, La Salle University (Unilasalle Canoas), Canoas (RS), Brazil.
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- PhD. Physician and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Services, Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital (HNSC), Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.
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- PhD. Professor, Graduate Program in Health Sciences (Cardiology), Instituto de Cardiologia, Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (IC/FUC), Porto Alegre (RS); Professor, Postgraduate Program on Nutrition Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre (RS); and Researcher, Instituto de Pesquisa do Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
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Suh MR, Kim DH, Jung J, Kim B, Lee JW, Choi WA, Kang SW. Clinical implication of maximal voluntary ventilation in myotonic muscular dystrophy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15321. [PMID: 31045770 PMCID: PMC6504256 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Patients with myotonic muscular dystrophy type 1 (DM1) tend to exhibit earlier respiratory insufficiency than patients with other neuromuscular diseases at similar or higher forced vital capacity (FVC). This study aimed to analyze several pulmonary function parameters to determine which factor contributes the most to early hypercapnia in patients with DM1.We analyzed ventilation status monitoring, pulmonary function tests (including FVC, maximal voluntary ventilation [MVV], and maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure), and polysomnography in subjects with DM1 who were admitted to a single university hospital. The correlation of each parameter with hypercapnia was determined. Subgroup analysis was also performed by dividing the subjects into 2 subgroups according to usage of mechanical ventilation.Final analysis included 50 patients with a mean age of 42.9 years (standard deviation = 11.1), 46.0% of whom were male. The hypercapnia was negatively correlated with MVV, FVC, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and their ratios to predicted values in subjects with myotonic muscular dystrophy type 1. At the same partial pressure of carbon dioxide, the ratio to the predicted value was lowest for MVV, then FEV1, followed by FVC. Moreover, the P values for differences in MVV and its ratio to the predicted value between ventilator users and nonusers were the lowest.When screening ventilation failure in patients with DM1, MVV should be considered alongside other routinely measured parameters.
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- Mi Ri Suh
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, GyeongGi-do
- Rehabilitation and Regeneration Research Center, CHA University School of Medicine, GyeongGi-do
- Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
- The Graduate School, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
- Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Yonsei University, Gangwon-do
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- Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul
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Fayssoil A, Nguyen LS, Ogna A, Stojkovic T, Meng P, Mompoint D, Carlier R, Prigent H, Clair B, Behin A, Laforet P, Bassez G, Crenn P, Orlikowski D, Annane D, Eymard B, Lofaso F. Diaphragm sniff ultrasound: Normal values, relationship with sniff nasal pressure and accuracy for predicting respiratory involvement in patients with neuromuscular disorders. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0214288. [PMID: 31017911 PMCID: PMC6481788 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background In patients with neuromuscular disorders, assessment of respiratory function relies on forced vital capacity (FVC) measurements. Providing complementary respiratory outcomes may be useful for clinical trials. Diaphragm sniff ultrasound (US) is a noninvasive technique that can assess diaphragm function that may be affected in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Purpose We aimed to provide normal values of sniff diaphragm ultrasound, to assess the relationship between sniff diaphragm US, vital capacity (VC) and sniff nasal pressure. Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of sniff diaphragm US for predicting restrictive pulmonary insufficiency. Materials and methods We included patients with neuromuscular disorders that had been tested with a sniff diaphragm US and functional respiratory tests. Healthy subjects were also included to obtain normal diaphragm sniff ultrasound. We performed diaphragm tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) and time movement (TM) diaphragm echography combined with sniff maneuver. Results A total of 89 patients with neuromuscular diseases and 27 healthy subjects were included in our study. In patients, the median age was 32 years [25; 50] and the median FVC was 34% of predicted [18; 55]. Sniff diaphragm motion using TM ultrasound was significantly associated with sniff nasal pressure, both for the right hemidiaphragm (r = 0.6 p <0.0001) and the left hemidiaphragm (r = 0.63 p = 0.0008). Right sniff peak TDI velocity was also significantly associated with FVC (r = 0.72, p<0.0001) and with sniff nasal pressure (r = 0.66 p<0.0001). Sniff diaphragm ultrasound using either TM mode or TDI displayed significant accuracy for predicting FVC<60% with an area under curve (AUC) reaching 0.93 (p<0.0001) for the right sniff diaphragm ultrasound in TM mode and 0.86 (p<0.001) for right peak diaphragm TDI velocity. Conclusion Sniff diaphragm TM and TDI measures were significantly associated with sniff nasal pressure. Sniff diaphragm TM and TDI had a high level of accuracy to reveal respiratory involvement in patients with neuromuscular disorders. This technique is useful to assess and follow up diaphragm function in patients with neuromuscular disorders. It may be used as a respiratory outcome for clinical trials.
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- Abdallah Fayssoil
- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
- Institut de Myologie, AP-HP, centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaires Nord/Est/Ile-de-France, G-H Pitié Salpétriêre, Paris, France
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- Center of Clinical Investigation Paris-Est, Pitié Salpetrière, APHP, ICAN, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Institut de Myologie, AP-HP, centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaires Nord/Est/Ile-de-France, G-H Pitié Salpétriêre, Paris, France
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- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Service de Radiologie, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Service de Radiologie, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Service de Physiologie—Explorations fonctionnelles, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Institut de Myologie, AP-HP, centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaires Nord/Est/Ile-de-France, G-H Pitié Salpétriêre, Paris, France
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- Service de Neurologie, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Institut de Myologie, AP-HP, centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaires Nord/Est/Ile-de-France, G-H Pitié Salpétriêre, Paris, France
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- Service de médecine aigue, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
- Centre d’Investigation clinique et Innovation technologique CIC 14.29, INSERM, Garches, France
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- Service de Réanimation médicale et unité de ventilation à domicile, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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- Institut de Myologie, AP-HP, centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaires Nord/Est/Ile-de-France, G-H Pitié Salpétriêre, Paris, France
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- Service de Physiologie—Explorations fonctionnelles, CHU Raymond Poincaré, APHP, Université de Versailles saint Quentin en Yvelines, Garches, France
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Prevalence and predictor factors of respiratory impairment in a large cohort of patients with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1): A retrospective, cross sectional study. J Neurol Sci 2019; 399:118-124. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Babačić H, Goldina O, Stahl K, Montagnese F, Jurinović V, Schoser B, Wenninger S. How to Interpret Abnormal Findings of Spirometry and Manometry in Myotonic Dystrophies? J Neuromuscul Dis 2019; 5:451-459. [PMID: 30282374 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-180331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Pulmonary function tests are used for screening respiratory insufficiency in patients with myotonic dystrophy (DM). We analysed the agreement between two different approaches in assessment of abnormal findings of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), in DM patients. METHODS We used Cohen's κ- and Bangdiwala's B- statistic to compare the agreement between different cut-off values recommended by experts (ENMC) and the cut-off values based on the reference range (RR). We further analysed their sensitivity (Sn) and specificity (Sp) in detecting symptoms associated with respiratory insufficiency. RESULTS The observed agreement was: 1) for FVC: κ= -0.002, B = 0.406; 2) for FEV1: κ= 0.944, B = 0.946; 3) for MIP: κ= 0.625, B = 0.674; and 4) for MEP: κ= 0.241, B = 0.373. Overall, RR cut-off values showed higher sensitivity, whereas the ENMC values showed higher specificity in detecting symptoms of respiratory involvement. CONCLUSIONS The two approaches showed perfect agreement in assessment of FEV1, substantial agreement for MIP, and weak agreement for FVC and MEP. RR is an established method of assessment for spirometry and should be favoured because it takes variability within the population into account. Further development and validation of regression equations for RR calculations of predicted maximal respiratory pressures, with corresponding lower limits of normal, is required.The B statistic is more robust in assessing agreement between two diagnostic methods, resolving the issue of the κ paradox.
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- Haris Babačić
- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
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Hawkins AM, Hawkins CL, Abdul Razak K, Khoo TK, Tran K, Jackson RV. Respiratory dysfunction in myotonic dystrophy type 1: A systematic review. Neuromuscul Disord 2018; 29:198-212. [PMID: 30765255 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is one of the most common muscular dystrophies in adults. This review summarises the current literature regarding the natural history of respiratory dysfunction in DM1, the role of central respiratory drive and peripheral respiratory muscle involvement and its significance in respiratory function, and investigates the relationship between genetics (CTG repeat length) and respiratory dysfunction. The review included all articles that reported spirometry on 10 or more myotonic dystrophy patients. The final review included 55 articles between 1964 and 2017. The major conclusions of this review were (1) confirmation of the current consensus that respiratory dysfunction, predominantly a restrictive ventilatory pattern, is common in myotonic dystrophy and is associated with alveolar hypoventilation, chronic hypercapnia, and sleep disturbance in the form of sleep apnoea and sleep related disordered breathing; (2) contrary to commonly held belief, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the relationship between CTG repeat length and severity of respiratory dysfunction and a relationship has not been established; (3) the natural history and time-course of respiratory functional decline is very poorly understood in the current literature; (4) there is a consensus that there is a significant involvement of central respiratory drive in this alveolar hypoventilation however the current literature does not identify the mechanism for this.
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- A M Hawkins
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Department of Medicine, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Department of Medicine, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Department of Medicine, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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Sarmento A, Fregonezi G, Dourado-Junior MET, Aliverti A, de Andrade AD, Parreira VF, Resqueti V. Thoracoabdominal asynchrony and paradoxical motion in middle stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2018; 259:16-25. [PMID: 29969705 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2018.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To assess thoracoabdominal asynchrony (TAA) and the presence of paradoxical motion in middle stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and its relationships with chest wall tidal volume (VT,CW), breathing pattern and cough peak flow (CPF). METHODS Phase angle (θ) between upper (RCp) and lower ribcage (RCa) and abdomen (AB), as well as percentage of inspiratory time for the lower ribcage (IPRCa) and abdomen (IPAB) moving in opposite directions were quantified using optoelectronic plethysmography in 12 ALS patients during quiet breathing and coughing. Paradoxical motion of the compartments was based on threshold values of θ and IP, obtained in twelve age and sex matched healthy persons. RESULTS During quiet breathing, significantly higher RCa and AB θ (p < .05), IPRCa (p = 0.001) and IPAB (p < 0.05) were observed in ALS patients as compared to controls. In ALS patients, correlations between RCa and AB θ with forced vital capacity (FVC) (r=-0.773, p < 0.01), vital capacity (r=-0.663, p < 0.05) and inspiratory capacity (IC) (r=-0.754, p < 0.01), as well as between RCp and RCa θ with FVC (r=-0.608, p < 0.05) and CPF (r=-0.601, p < 0.05) were found. During coughing, correlations between RCp and AB θ with CPF (r=-0.590, p < 0.05), IC (r=-0.748, p < 0.01) and VT,CW (r=-0.608, p < 0.05), as well as between RCa and AB θ with CPF (r=-0.670, p < 0.05), IC (r=-0.713, p < 0.05) and peak expiratory flow (r=-0.727, p < 0.05) were also observed in ALS patients. ALS patients with paradoxical motion presented lower vital capacity and FVC%pred (p < 0.05) compared to those without paradoxical motion. CONCLUSIONS Middle stage ALS patients exhibit TAA and paradoxical motion during quiet spontaneous breathing and coughing. In addition, diaphragmatic weakness (i.e. decrease in excursion of the RCa and AB compartments) was observed earlier in the lower ribcage rather than the abdominal compartment in this population.
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- Antonio Sarmento
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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Evangelista MDA, Dias FAL, Dourado Júnior MET, do Nascimento GC, Sarmento A, Gualdi LP, Aliverti A, Resqueti V, Fregonezi GADF. Noninvasive assessment of respiratory muscle strength and activity in Myotonic dystrophy. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0177318. [PMID: 28594857 PMCID: PMC5464542 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate sensitivity/specificity of the maximum relaxation rate (MRR) of inspiratory muscles, amplitude of electromyographic activity of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), scalene (SCA), parasternal (2ndIS) and rectus abdominis (RA) muscles; lung function and respiratory muscle strength in subjects with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) compared with healthy subjects. DESIGN AND METHODS Quasi-experimental observational study with control group. MRR of inspiratory muscles, lung function and amplitude of the electromyographic activity of SCM, SCA, 2ndIS and RA muscles during maximum inspiratory pressure (PImax), maximum expiratory pressure (PEmax) and sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) tests were assessed in eighteen DM1 subjects and eleven healthy. RESULTS MRR was lower in DM1 group compared to healthy (P = 0.001) and was considered sensitive and specific to identify disease in DM1 and discard it in controls, as well as SNIP% (P = 0.0026), PImax% (P = 0.0077) and PEmax% (P = 0.0002). Contraction time of SCM and SCA was higher in DM1 compared to controls, respectively, during PImax (P = 0.023 and P = 0.017) and SNIP (P = 0.015 and P = .0004). The DM1 group showed lower PImax (P = .0006), PEmax (P = 0.0002), SNIP (P = 0.0014), and higher electromyographic activity of the SCM (P = 0.002) and SCA (P = 0.004) at rest; of 2ndIS (P = 0.003) during PEmax and of SCM (P = 0.02) and SCA (P = 0.03) during SNIP test. CONCLUSIONS MD1 subjects presented restrictive pattern, reduced respiratory muscle strength, muscular electrical activity and MRR when compared to higher compared to controls. In addition, the lower MRR found in MD1 subjects showed to be reliable to sensitivity and specificity in identifying the delayed relaxation of respiratory muscles.
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- Morgana de Araújo Evangelista
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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- PneumoCardioVascular Lab, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
- PneumoCardioVascular Lab/HUOL, Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (EBSERH), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
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Watanabe S, Nojima I, Agarie Y, Watanabe T, Fukuhara S, Fujinaga T, Oka H. Electrically induced mechanomyograms reflect inspiratory muscle strength in young or elderly subjects. Respir Investig 2016; 54:436-444. [PMID: 27886855 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Respiratory muscle strength has been used as a tool for evaluating respiratory rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, mouth pressure measurement evaluated by maximum expiratory mouth pressure (PEmax) or inspiratory mouth pressure (PImax) offers an indirect method for measuring respiratory muscle strength. We demonstrated the evaluation of diaphragm contractility using a mechanomyogram (MMG), which is the mechanical signal generated by the motion of the diaphragm induced by the electric stimulation of the phrenic nerve. METHODS Study participants were 21 young and 20 elderly subjects with no symptoms of respiratory disease. The elderly subjects were divided into non-smoker or smoker groups. The smoker group was defined as subjects having a Brinkman Index of greater than 300. We measured basic spirometric parameters, mouth pressure (PEmax, PImax), and diaphragmatic MMG. RESULTS Diaphragmatic MMG showed more clear contrast between young subjects and elderly non-smoker or smoker subjects than the conventional method for respiratory muscle contraction (PEmax, PImax). In addition, the diaphragmatic MMG strongly correlated with inspiratory muscle strength. CONCLUSIONS Diaphragmatic MMG may reflect diaphragmatic contractility more directly and sensitively than the conventional method.
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- Shogo Watanabe
- Department of Medical Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan.
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-20, Daiko-Minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Nagoya University School of Health Sciences, 1-1-20, Daiko-Minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-20, Daiko-Minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; Department of Medical Engineering, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, 288, Matsushima, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan.
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Jo MR, Kim NS. The correlation of respiratory muscle strength and cough capacity in stroke patients. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:2803-2805. [PMID: 27821939 PMCID: PMC5088130 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.2803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between respiratory muscle strength and cough capacity in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-two stroke patients were assigned to 2 different groups (intervention group=21, control group=21). Both groups participated in a conventional stroke rehabilitation program, with the intervention group also receiving respiratory muscle training for 20 to 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure), forced vital capacity, and cough capacity were measured. [Results] The intervention group showed significant increases in maximal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure, forced vital capacity, and cough capacity. The change in maximal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure, and forced vital capacity showed a significant correlation with cough capacity, with maximal expiratory pressure showing the highest correlation. [Conclusion] The present study showed that the increase in maximal expiratory pressure plays an important role in improving the cough capacity of stroke patients.
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- Myeong-Rae Jo
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan, Republic of Korea
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Orsini M, Lopes AJ, Menezes SLSD, Oliveira AB, Freitas MRGD, Nascimento OJMD, Guimarães FS. Current issues in the respiratory care of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2015; 73:873-6. [DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20150132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neuromuscular disease, resulting in respiratory muscle weakness, reduced pulmonary volumes, ineffective cough, secretion retention, and respiratory failure. Measures as vital capacity, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, cough peak flow and pulse oximetry are recommended to monitor the respiratory function. The patients should be followed up by a multidisciplinary team, focused in improving the quality of life and deal with the respiratory symptoms. The respiratory care approach includes airway clearance techniques, mechanically assisted cough and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Vaccination and respiratory pharmacological support are also recommended. To date, there is no enough evidence supporting the inspiratory muscle training and diaphragmatic pacing.
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