Ryszard Kinalski, Jan Talar, Małgorzata Łukowicz

Ryszard Kinalski, Jan Talar, Małgorzata Łukowicz – A contribution to the meta-analysis of the results of evoked potentials examinations performed in acute patients. Fizjoterapia Polska 2001; 1(2); 131-134

Abstract
Background. This article presents a selective meta-analysis of published case studies from the years 1988-1999 describing the results of somatosensory tests and evoked motor potentials conducted in the acute phase of stroke. Material and methods. The publications were selected from among those in the MEDLINE data base whose titles were returned by a search for the key words “acute stroke” and “evoked potentials”. A review was also conducted of the regular issues and supplements of Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska this same 10-year period. Conclusions. The articles found and analyzed were published in 23 reports from 12 different countries around the world. The tests were often performed within the first 24 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. The parameters most often evaluated included the amplitudes, latencies, and central conductivity of evoked potentials. The purpose of these examinations was most often to localize the brain lesion, identify early and delayed neuroplasticity, and develop an early prognosis for the recovery of voluntary movements and functional improvement.

Key words:
Evoked Potential, sacute stroke, meta-analysis

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