Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion before Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation: A Prospective, Comparative Study in 20 Patients.

Gustavo Fernández-PajarínÁngel SesarBegoña AresIsabel Jiménez-MartínMiguel GelabertEduardo Arán-EchabeJosé Luis RelovaAlfonso Castro

Published in: Movement disorders clinical practice (2021)

Both APO and STN-DBS improved motor and non-motor symptoms and quality of life compared to optimized medical treatment in aPD. Overall, STN-DBS was the most effective treatment, but APO showed a pronounced benefit on motor symptoms. Effective treatment for aPD should not be delayed, even when waiting for surgery.

Keyphrases

deep brain stimulation
parkinson disease
end stage renal disease
healthcare
obsessive compulsive disorder
low dose
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
acute coronary syndrome
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
patient reported