Seizure frequency discrepancy between subjective and objective ictal electroencephalography data in dogs.
electroencephalography
ictal PDs
paroxysmal discharges
seizure underreporting phenomenon
Journal
Journal of veterinary internal medicine
ISSN: 1939-1676
Titre abrégé: J Vet Intern Med
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8708660
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2021
Jul 2021
Historique:
revised:
30
04
2021
received:
19
09
2020
accepted:
30
04
2021
pubmed:
19
5
2021
medline:
24
7
2021
entrez:
18
5
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Many studies of epilepsy in veterinary medicine use subjective data (eg, caregiver-derived histories) to determine seizure frequency. Conversely, in people, objective data from electroencephalography (EEG) are mainly used to diagnose epilepsy, measure seizure frequency and evaluate efficacy of antiseizure drugs. These EEG data minimize the possibility of the underreporting of seizures, a known phenomenon in human epileptology. To evaluate the correlation between reported seizure frequency and EEG frequency of ictal paroxysmal discharges (PDs) and to determine whether seizure underreporting phenomenon exists in veterinary epileptology. Thirty-three ambulatory video-EEG recordings in dogs showing ≥1 ictal PD, excluding dogs with status epilepticus. Retrospective observational study. Ictal PDs were counted manually over the entire recording to obtain the frequency of EEG seizures. Caregiver-reported seizure frequency from the medical record was categorized into weekly, daily, hourly, and per minute seizure groupings. The Spearman rank test was used for correlation analysis. The coefficient value (r A weak correlation was found between the frequency of reported seizures from caregivers (subjective data) and ictal PDs on EEG (objective data). Subjective data may not be reliable enough to determine true seizure frequency given the discrepancy with EEG-confirmed seizure frequency. Confirmation of the seizure underreporting phenomenon in dogs by prospective study should be carried out.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Many studies of epilepsy in veterinary medicine use subjective data (eg, caregiver-derived histories) to determine seizure frequency. Conversely, in people, objective data from electroencephalography (EEG) are mainly used to diagnose epilepsy, measure seizure frequency and evaluate efficacy of antiseizure drugs. These EEG data minimize the possibility of the underreporting of seizures, a known phenomenon in human epileptology.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the correlation between reported seizure frequency and EEG frequency of ictal paroxysmal discharges (PDs) and to determine whether seizure underreporting phenomenon exists in veterinary epileptology.
ANIMALS
METHODS
Thirty-three ambulatory video-EEG recordings in dogs showing ≥1 ictal PD, excluding dogs with status epilepticus.
METHODS
METHODS
Retrospective observational study. Ictal PDs were counted manually over the entire recording to obtain the frequency of EEG seizures. Caregiver-reported seizure frequency from the medical record was categorized into weekly, daily, hourly, and per minute seizure groupings. The Spearman rank test was used for correlation analysis.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The coefficient value (r
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE
CONCLUSIONS
A weak correlation was found between the frequency of reported seizures from caregivers (subjective data) and ictal PDs on EEG (objective data). Subjective data may not be reliable enough to determine true seizure frequency given the discrepancy with EEG-confirmed seizure frequency. Confirmation of the seizure underreporting phenomenon in dogs by prospective study should be carried out.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34002887
doi: 10.1111/jvim.16158
pmc: PMC8295668
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Observational Study, Veterinary
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1819-1825Subventions
Organisme : Canada Foundation for Innovation
ID : #30953
Organisme : Jane ja Aatos Erkon Säätiö
Organisme : Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust Fund
ID : #054488
Informations de copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
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