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Visual evoked cortical potentials (V.E.C.P.) by television presentation of different patterned stimuli to patients with multiple sclerosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7338451     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Visual pattern reversal evoked potentials constitute a test that can reveal early pathological changes in multiple sclerosis. Sixty nine subjects (52 controls, and 17 patients) were studied with this technique. The transient potentials evoked by checkerboard pattern reversal reveal an increase in the CII peak latency (significantly different from the controls) in M.S., with single elements of 15 and 30 min of arc and 20%-50% of contrast depth. The steady state potentials are absent or show phase lags in some patients with transient responses within the normal limits. The delayed evoked responses are detectable in a high percentage of patients with M.S., even when ocular symptoms are not seen in the clinical observation. Transient and steady-state E.Ps can furnish early tools for evaluation of functionality of visual pathways related to retinal form- and movement-analyzers, the former being sensitive to high spatial frequencies but conducting more slowly than the latter.
Authors:
D Gambi; P M Rossini; M Onofri; L Marchionno
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Italian journal of neurological sciences     Volume:  1     ISSN:  0392-0461     ISO Abbreviation:  Ital J Neurol Sci     Publication Date:  1980 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1982-06-24     Completed Date:  1982-06-24     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8006502     Medline TA:  Ital J Neurol Sci     Country:  ITALY    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Evoked Potentials, Visual*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
Optic Neuritis / diagnosis
Photic Stimulation / methods*
Reaction Time
Television*
Vision Disorders / diagnosis
Visual Pathways / physiopathology

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