Dyspnea after subthalamic deep brain stimulation in Parkinson ’s disease: a case–control study

ConclusionsNo impact of STN-DBS on pulmonary function was found in cases. Impaired perception of dyspnea and spread of stimulation surrounding the STN might account for new-onset dyspnea after DBS surgery. Dyspnea was detected also in controls using ad hoc questionnaires. Our findings suggest further investigation of this non-motor symptom in PD patients.
Source: Journal of Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research