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Association of EEG, MRI, and regional blood flow biomarkers is predictive of prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Thinning in the temporoparietal cortex, hippocampal atrophy, and a lower regional blood perfusion is connected with prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Of note, an increase of electroencephalography (EEG) upper/low alpha frequency power ratio has also been associated with these major landmarks of prodromal AD. METHODS:Clinical and neuropsychological assessment, EEG recording, and high-resolution three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging were done in 74 grown up subjects with mild cognitive impairment. This information was gathered and has been assessed 3 years postliminary. EEG recording and perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography assessment was done in 27 subjects. Alpha3/alpha2 frequency power ratio, including cortical thickness, was figured for every subject. Contrasts in cortical thickness among the groups were assessed. Pearson's r relationship coefficient was utilized to evaluate the quality of the relationship between cortical thinning, brain perfusion, and EEG markers. RESULTS:The higher alpha3/alpha2 frequency power ratio group corresponded with more prominent cortical decay and a lower perfusional rate in the temporoparietal cortex. In a subsequent meetup after 3 years, these patients had AD. CONCLUSION:High EEG upper/low alpha power ratio was connected with cortical diminishing and lower perfusion in the temporoparietal brain area. The increase in EEG upper/low alpha frequency power ratio could be helpful in recognizing people in danger of conversion to AD dementia and this may be quality information in connection with clinical assessment.

SUBMITTER: Moretti DV

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4629965 | biostudies-other | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Association of EEG, MRI, and regional blood flow biomarkers is predictive of prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

Moretti Davide Vito DV

Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment 20151027

<h4>Background</h4>Thinning in the temporoparietal cortex, hippocampal atrophy, and a lower regional blood perfusion is connected with prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Of note, an increase of electroencephalography (EEG) upper/low alpha frequency power ratio has also been associated with these major landmarks of prodromal AD.<h4>Methods</h4>Clinical and neuropsychological assessment, EEG recording, and high-resolution three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging were done in 74 grown ...[more]

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Association of EEG, MRI, and regional blood flow biomarkers is predictive of prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

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Association of EEG, MRI, and regional blood flow biomarkers is predictive of prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

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