The utility of diaphragm ultrasound thickening indices for assessing respiratory decompensation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Kanellos C SpiliopoulosDimosthenis LykourasDimitra VeltsistaVasileios SkaramagkasKiriakos KarkouliasArgyrios TzouvelekisElisabeth Chroni

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2023)

DUS successfully identifies diaphragmatic dysfunction in ALS, being a valuable accessory modality for investigating respiratory symptoms. TFdi was found to be the most useful DUS index, which encourages further investigation.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
genome wide
mechanical ventilation
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
contrast enhanced ultrasound