Electrodiagnostic findings in COVID-19 patients: A single center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Neurological 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.

Methods

This 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.

Results

Eighteen patients (12 male and 6 female) were included. Mean age was 55 ± 12 years. 11 patients required intubation for a mean peri

SUBMITTER: Hameed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8513511 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature