• 제목/요약/키워드: Neurologic state

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삼음교(三陰交) 침자(鍼刺)가 부교감신경(副交感神經)의 방광분지(膀胱分枝), 경골신경(脛骨神經) 및 혈압(血壓)에 미치는 영향(影響) (Neurologic Study of SP6(Sanyinjiao, 三陰交) Acupuncture on Bladder parasympathetic Nerve, Tibial Nerve and Blood Pressure in Rats)

  • 박춘하;윤여충;나창수
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제19권1호
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    • pp.175-188
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    • 2002
  • Objective : The effects of SP6(Sanyinjiao, 三陰交) acupuncture stimulation on bladder parasympathetic nerve activity (PNA), tibial nerve activity (TNA) as well as blood pressure were examined in anesthetized rats and the results are as follows. Methods : The parasympathetic nerve leading to the bladder was exposed retroperitoneally, and the tibial nerve in the hindlimb was exposed through inguinal area. PNA and TNA were recorded using a bipolar platinum-iridium wire electrode and it was connected to preamplifier. Blood pressure was measured using cannula that was inserted into femoral artery and was recorded with blood pressure sensor that is connected with transducer amplifier. The mean value of all parameters measured for 30 seconds before the stimulation was expressed as 100%. An acupuncture needle was inserted into the SP6 region to a depth of 4 mm. Results : Under intact state (IS), acupuncture stimulation for 120 seconds induced significant increase of PNA which was accompanied with decrease of blood pressure. At the same time, TNA showed temporary increase only with acupuncture stimulation. In 4 mg/kg of naloxone-administrated state (NAS), significant decrease of PNA was seen and it was accompanied with increase of blood pressure. TNA also showed temporary increase only with acupuncture stimulation under the NAS just like the IS. Conclusion : consider that SP6(Sanyinjiao, 三陰交) acupuncture stimulation activated parasympathetic nerve and caused vasodilation to lead into the diuresis, but naloxone reversed the effect of acupuncture for antidiuresis.

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소아뇌졸중의 보험의학적 고찰 (Review of pediatric cerebrovascular accident in terms of insurance medicine)

  • 안계훈
    • 보험의학회지
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    • 제29권2호
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    • pp.29-32
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    • 2010
  • Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a progressive occlusive disease of the cerebral vasculature with particular involvement of the circle of Willis and the arteries that feed it. MMD is one of cerebrovacular accident,which is treated with sugical maeuver in pediatic neurosurgery. Moyamoya (ie, Japanese for "puff of smoke") characterizes the appearance on angiography of abnormal vascular collateral networks that develop adjacent to the stenotic vessels. The steno-occlusive areas are usually bilateral, but unilateral involvement does not exclude the diagnosis. The exact etiology of moyamoya disease is unknown. Some genetic predisposition is apparent because it is familial 10% of the time. The disease may be hereditary and multifactorial. It may occur by itself in a previously healthy individual. However, many disease states have been reported in association with moyamoya disease, including the following: 1) Immunological - Graves disease/thyrotoxicosis 2) Infections - Leptospirosis and tuberculosis 3) Hematologic disorders - Aplastic anemia, Fanconi anemia, sickle cell anemia, and lupus 4) Congenital syndromes - Apert syndrome, Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, Turner syndrome, von Recklinghausen disease, and Hirschsprung disease 5) Vascular diseases - Atherosclerotic disease, coarctation of the aorta and fibromuscular dysplasia, 6)cranial trauma, radiation injury, parasellar tumors, and hypertension etc. These associations may not necessarily be causative but do warrant consideration due to impact on treatment.(Mainly neurosurgical operation.) The incidence of moyamoya disease is highest in Japan. The prevalence of MMD is 1 person per 100,000 population. The prevalence and incidence of moyamoya disease in Japan has been reported to be 3.16 cases and 0.35 case per 100,000 people, respectively. With regard to sex, the female-to-male ratio is 1.4:1. A bimodal peak of incidence is noted, with symptoms occurring either in the first decade(5-10yr) or in the third and fourth decades (30-40yr)of life. Mortality rates of moyamoya disease are approximately 10% in adults and 4.3% in children. Death is usually from hemorrhage. In aspect of life insurance, MR is 1700%, EDR is 16 per 1000 persons. Children and adults with moyamoya disease (MMD) may have different clinical presentations. The symptoms and clinical course vary widely from asymptomatic to transient events to severe neurologic deficits. Adults experience hemorrhage more commonly; cerebral ischemic events are more common in children. Children may have hemiparesis, monoparesis, sensory impairment, involuntary movements, headaches, dizziness, or seizures. Mental retardation or persistent neurologic deficits may be present. Adults may have symptoms and signs similar to those in children, but intraventricular, subarachnoid, or intracerebral hemorrhage of sudden onset is more common in adults. Recently increasing diagnosis of MMD with MRI, followed by surgical operation is noted. MMD needs to be considered as the "CI" state now in life insurance fields.

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X 염색체 연관 부신백질이영양증 환아들의 임상양상 (X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy in Childhood)

  • 유은정;김은영;국훈;우영종
    • 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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    • 제5권1호
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    • pp.33-43
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    • 2005
  • 목적 : X 염색체 연관 부신백질이영양증은 과산화소체의 지방산 대사 장애로 인하여 포화 장쇄 지방산이 신경계의 수초와 부신 피질에 축적되어 여러 가지 신경학적 증상과 부신 기능 저하를 나타내는 드문 유전 질환이다. 증상의 발현 시기와 임상 경과에 따라 소아 대뇌형, 성인부신척수신경병형 등 여러 가지 형태로 나누어 지며 예후도 달라진다. 대상 및 방법 : 1996년 1월부터 2003년 6월까지 광주기독병원 소아과와 전남대병원 소아과에서 부신백질이영양증으로 진단받은 6명과 타병원에서 진단받고 골수 이식을 위해 내원한 7명, 총 13명의 남아들을 최소 1년 이상 추적 관찰하여 임상 경과를 분석하였다. 결과 : 1. 첫 신경학적 증상은 행동 장애, 청력 저하, 보행 장애, 시력 저하 및 사시 순이었고, 10명에서 ALD 가족력이 있었다. 2. 신경학적 증상의 발현시기, 증상의 진행 정도에 따라 분류하였을 때, 소아 대뇌형이 10명, 청소년 대뇌형이 2명, 신경학적 증상과 MRI 병변은 없이 부신 기능의 저하만 있는 "Addison-only"가 1명이었다. 1) 소아 대뇌형의 경우 8명이 사망하였는데 첫 증상 발현 시기는 평균 7.02세, 자연 경과로 첫 증상으로부터 식물 인간 상태에 이르는 기간은 1.35년, 사망에 이르는 기간은 3.35년으로 빠르게 진행하였다. Lorenzo oil을 투여하였던 2명에서 증상은 진행하였고, 제대혈 이식을 시행했던 2례는 질환의 진행과 이식편 대 숙주반응에 의해 사망하였다. 2) 청소년 대뇌형의 첫 증상 발현시기는 11.5세로, 2명 모두 현재 19세, 26세로 생존해 있으나, 1례는 식물 인간 상태이다. 3) "Addison only" 1례는 Lorenzo oil과 steroid를 투여하면서 3년째 증상 없이 지내고 있다. 3. 뇌 MRI에서 양측 두정엽과 후두엽의 백질을 침범한 형태가 대부분(11명)이었고, 청소년대뇌형 1명에서만 내포, 대뇌각과 뇌교를 침범하였다. 4. 진단 당시 부신 기능 저하가 67%에서 있었으며, ACTH만 상승된 형태였다. 결론 : 소아기에 발현한 부신백질이영양증의 경우, 두정엽과 후두엽 백질을 침범한 소아 대뇌형이 대부분이었고, 첫 증상 이후 빠르게 진행하여 사망에 이르는 치명적인 경과를 보였다. 따라서 가족력이 있는 경우, 많은 구성원에서 장쇄지방산 검사를 시행하여 조기에 무증상 환자를 진단하고 적극적으로 대처하는 것이 중요하리라 생각된다.

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중환자실 환자의 사망 관련 요인에 관한 연구 - APACHE III 도구를 중심으로 - (A Study About the Factors Concerned with Death of ICU patients by the APACHE III tool)

  • 구미지;김명희
    • 성인간호학회지
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.93-101
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    • 2002
  • Using the APCHE III tool, this study was about the factors related to the death of ICU-patients. From 1999. 12. 1 to 2000. 9. 30, the 284 patients admitted to ICU at P university who were over 15 years of age were selected for the subjets. The data was analyzed through SPSS WIN program for frequency, percentile, $x^2$-test, t-test and logistic regression. The results are summarized as follows: 1) Of the 284 patients, 88died. The mortality is 31.0 percent. The average APACHE III point was $48.62{\pm}32.32$. The average point of non-survivors was higher than that of survivors. 2) There are the significant difference between APACHE III marks and mortality. The mortality rate were over 50 percent 60 points of the mark. When the marks were over 100 points, the mortality were over 90 percent. Below 40 points, the mortality was below 10 percent. Among the variables in the APACHE III, the most significant variables in explaining death were neurologic abnormalities, pulse, $PaO_2$/$AaDO_2$, creatinine, sodium, glucose, chronic health state and age. According to the variables, the models explained the 42.43 percent of the variance in patient's death. In conclusion, the APACHE III tool can be used to predict the progress of ICU patients, and can also be used for the selection of patients for ICU admission/discharge criteria.

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두개강내 동맥류 파열로 인한 Hunt-Hess Grade IV 환자에서의 응급수술의 결과 (The Outcome of Urgent Surgery for Hunt-Hess Grade IV Patients with Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm)

  • 오준규;강희인;문병관;이승진;김주승
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제30권8호
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    • pp.1013-1018
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    • 2001
  • Objective : About 40% of patients who admit to the hospital after subarachnoid hemorrhage are poor clinical grade(Hunt-Hess grade IV, V). The majority of these patients have been excluded from early, aggressive treatment. The current study was undertaken to evaluate the outcome of urgent surgery for Hunt-Hess grade IV aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Materials and Methods : We reviewed hospital records and radiographic studies of 36 patients who were Hunt-Hess grade IV among 201 cases with ruptured intracranial aneurysm admitted between Sep. 1995 and Dec. 2000. Operated patients were treated with urgent angiography and surgery within 24 hours of presentation, except six patients, and medical records of these patients were reviewed for the clinical course and Glasgow outcome scale(GOS). Results : Overall management results of the 36 patients were good recovery in 13(36.1%), moderate disability in 12 (33.3%), severe disability in 1(2.8%), vegetative state in 1(2.8%) and 9(25.0%) of surgically treated patients had died. Conclusion : Although with limited number of patients, we conclude that urgent surgery for Hunt-Hess grade IV patients results in a better neurologic outcome and urgent surgery combined with aggressive postoperative management can minimize mortality.

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Cognitive Dysfunction and Hippocampal Damage Induced by Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury and Prolonged Febrile Convulsions in Immature Rats

  • Byeon, Jung Hye;Kim, Gun-Ha;Kim, Joo Yeon;Sun, Woong;Kim, Hyun;Eun, Baik-Lin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제58권1호
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    • pp.22-29
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    • 2015
  • Objective : Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and prolonged febrile seizures (pFS) are common neurologic problems that occur during childhood. However, there is insufficient evidence from experimental studies to conclude that pFS directly induces hippocampal injury. We studied cognitive function and histological changes in a rat model and investigated which among pFS, HIE, or a dual pathologic effect is most detrimental to the health of children. Methods : A rat model of HIE at postnatal day (PD) 7 and a pFS model at PD10 were used. Behavioral and cognitive functions were investigated by means of weekly open field tests from postnatal week (PW) 3 to PW7, and by daily testing with the Morris water maze test at PW8. Pathological changes in the hippocampus were observed in the control, pFS, HIE, and HIE+pFS groups at PW9. Results : The HIE priming group showed a seizure-prone state. The Morris water maze test revealed a decline in cognitive function in the HIE and HIE+pFS groups compared with the pFS and control groups. Additionally, the HIE and HIE+pFS groups showed significant hippocampal neuronal damage, astrogliosis, and volume loss, after maturation. The pFS alone induced minimal hippocampal neuronal damage without astrogliosis or volume loss. Conclusion : Our findings suggest that pFS alone causes no considerable memory or behavioral impairment, or cellular change. In contrast, HIE results in lasting memory impairment and neuronal damage, gliosis, and tissue loss. These findings may contribute to the understanding of the developing brain concerning conditions caused by HIE or pFS.

수중운동이 허혈성 뇌졸중 유발 백서의 하지근육 및 운동기능회복에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Hind-Limb Muscle and Recovery of Motor Function in the Ischemic Stroke Model of Rats)

  • 김기도;김은정;최기복;유영대;김계엽
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • 제18권3호
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    • pp.59-70
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: This study is intended to examine the aquatic exercise on the improvement of muscle atrophy and motor function in an ischemic stroke model induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion. Methods: We used 60 Sprague-Dawely rats which were divided into 4 groups; the subjects were divided into group of 5 rats. Group I was a group of high dose aquatic exercise after inducing ischemic stroke; Group II was a group of low dose aquatic exercise after inducing ischemic stroke; Group III was a control group, Group IV was a sham group without ischemic stroke. Results: Muscle weight of gastrocnemius muscle was significantly difference in Group II compared to Group III on 8 weeks(p<0.05). For the changes in relative muscle weight of gastrocnemius muscle, there was significant increase in Group II compared to Group III on 8 weeks(p<0.05). For neurologic exercise behavior test, Group II generally had the highest score, compared to other groups. The results of behavior test that Group II improved in degeneration and inflammation of muscle fiber and decreased in destruction of nerve cells and cerebral infarction, indicating a similar state of muscle fiber and brain to Group III. Conclusion: Based on these results, aquatic exercise may improve muscle atrophy and contribute to the improvement of motor function.

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기립균형시 슬관절 전략이 안정성 한계에 미치는 영향 (The Effect of Knee Strategy on Limits of Stability in Standing Balance)

  • 권혁철;정동훈
    • 한국전문물리치료학회지
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    • 제6권3호
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    • pp.11-21
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    • 1999
  • Human balance is maintained through a complex process involving sensory detection of body motions, integration of sensorimotor information within the central nervous system, and execution of appropriate musculoskeletal responses. The basic task of balance is to position the body center of gravity (COG) over some portion of the support base. When the COG extends beyond the base of support, the person has exceeded the limits of stability (LOS). At this point, a step or stumble is required to prevent a fall. Automatic postural responses operate to keep the COG over the base of support. They are a set of functionally organized, long-loop responses that act to keep the body in a state of equilibrium. There are four commonly identified automatic postural responses, or strategies. These are ankle strategy, hip strategy, suspensory (knee) strategy, and stepping strategy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the LOS using various knee strategies. Forty subjects participated in this study. The subjects were comprised of 20 males and 20 females who were without neurologic, orthopaedic or balance performance impairments. The LOS was measured with a Balance Performance Monitor (BPM) Dataprint Software Version 5.3. The results of this study were as follows: 1) Knee joint angle which is to increase stability of standing balance with using knee strategy was at mid-range. 2) There were statistically significant differences in anteroposterior LOSs according to the knee strategy. 3) There were no statistically significant differences in mediolateral LOSs according to the knee strategy. 4) There were statistically significant differences of anteroposterior LOSs with using knee strategy according to gender. 5) There were no statistically significant differences in mediolateral LOSs with using knee strategy according to gender.

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Anterior Choroidal Artery Aneurysm Surgery : Ischemic Complications and Clinical Outcomes Revisited

  • Lee, Young-Sup;Park, Jaechan
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제54권2호
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    • pp.86-92
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    • 2013
  • Objective : Surgical results for anterior choroidal artery (AChA) aneurysms have previously been reported as unsatisfactory due to inadvertent occlusion of the AChA, while the low incidence of AChA aneurysms hampers the accumulation of surgical experience. The authors reviewed their related surgical experience to document the ischemic complications and surgical outcomes. Methods : Identification of the AChA at its origin by rigorous visual scrutiny, careful microdissection, and meticulous clip placement to avoid the AChA origin are all crucial surgical maneuvers. A retrospective review of a surgical series of 62 consecutive cases of an AChA aneurysm between 2004 and 2012 was performed. Results : All patients, except for five (8.1%) with a small residual neck, showed complete aneurysm obliteration in postoperative angiographic evaluations. There was no incidence of procedure-related permanent AChA syndrome or oculomotor nerve palsy, while three (4.8%) patients suffered from transient AChA syndrome. The clinical outcomes [the 3-month modified Rankin Scale (mRS)] of the patients were related to their preoperative World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons (WFNS) grade. As regards the 3-month mRS, significant differences were found between patients with an unruptured aneurysm (WFNS grade 0; n=20), good-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (WFNS grade 1-3; n=30), and poor-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (WFNS grade 4-5; n=4). Conclusion : In surgical treatment of AChA aneurysms, a risk of AChA insufficiency can be minimized by taking every precaution to preserve the AChA patency and intraoperative monitoring. In addition, the surgical outcome is primarily determined by the preoperative clinical state.

Tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline inhibits 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor currents in NCB-20 cells

  • Park, Yong Soo;Myeong, Seok Ho;Kim, In-Beom;Sung, Ki-Wug
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제22권5호
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    • pp.585-595
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    • 2018
  • Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, is commonly used to treat depression and neuropathic pain, but its mechanism is still unclear. We tested the effect of amitriptyline on 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 ($5-HT_3$) receptor currents and studied its blocking mechanism because the clinical applications of amitriptyline overlapped with $5-HT_3$ receptor therapeutic potentials. Using a whole-cell voltage clamp method, we recorded the currents of the $5-HT_3$ receptor when 5-HT was applied alone or co-applied with amitriptyline in cultured NCB-20 neuroblastoma cells known to express $5-HT_3$ receptors. To elucidate the mechanism of amitriptyline, we simulated the $5-HT_3$ receptor currents using Berkeley $Madonna^{(R)}$ software and calculated the rate constants of the agonist binding and receptor transition steps. The $5-HT_3$ receptor currents were inhibited by amitriptyline in a concentration-dependent, voltage-independent manner, and a competitive mode. Amitriptyline accelerated the desensitization of the $5-HT_3$ receptor. When amitriptyline was applied before 5-HT treatment, the currents rose slowly until the end of 5-HT treatment. When amitriptyline was co-applied with 5-HT, currents rose and decayed rapidly. Peak current amplitudes were decreased in both applications. All macroscopic currents recorded in whole cell voltage clamping experiments were reproduced by simulation and the changes of rate constants by amitriptyline were correlated with macroscopic current recording data. These results suggest that amitriptyline blocks the $5-HT_3$ receptor by close and open state blocking mechanisms, in a competitive manner. We could expand an understanding of pharmacological mechanisms of amitriptyline related to the modulation of a $5-HT_3$ receptor, a potential target of neurologic and psychiatric diseases through this study.