title: [Polygraphic studies on ergotropic and trophotropic attacks (a contribution to the question of hyperactivity of the central sympathetic system) (author's transl)].
abstract: A multi-channel recorder has been employed for the simultaneous recording of various neuro-physiological parameters such as EEG, respiration, tremor, ECG, PGR, pulse-tracing and EMG. The present pilot study shows that of all parameters only EEG, pulse-form, PGR and EMG are of high diagnostic value. The importance of these records, in conjunction with neuro-clinical findings, in the differential diagnosis of ergotropic and trophotropic forms of attacks, as well as their differentiation from epileptic fits is pointed out. The pulse-form described in detail, particularly the characteristics of the "ergotropic pulse-form". The special advantage of the present method lies in its non-aggressive nature. Operational details are given in order to facilitate comparisons.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004576:Electromyography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011674:Pulse; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014202:Tremor / Q000175:diagnosis
vernacular_title: Polygraphische Untersuchungen bei ergotropen und trophotropen Anfällen (Ein Beitrag zur Frage der zentralen sympathischen Hyperaktivität).