作者
EFNS Task Force on Diagnosis and Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:, Peter M Andersen, Sharon Abrahams, Gian D Borasio, Mamede de Carvalho, Adriano Chio, Philip Van Damme, Orla Hardiman, Katja Kollewe, Karen E Morrison, Susanne Petri, Pierre‐Francois Pradat, Vincenzo Silani, Barbara Tomik, Maria Wasner, Markus Weber
发表日期
2012/3
来源
European journal of neurology
卷号
19
期号
3
页码范围
360-375
出版商
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
简介
Background: The evidence base for the diagnosis and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is weak.
Objectives: To provide evidence‐based or expert recommendations for the diagnosis and management of ALS based on a literature search and the consensus of an expert panel.
Methods: All available medical reference systems were searched, and original papers, meta‐analyses, review papers, book chapters and guidelines recommendations were reviewed. The final literature search was performed in February 2011. Recommendations were reached by consensus.
Recommendations: Patients with symptoms suggestive of ALS should be assessed as soon as possible by an experienced neurologist. Early diagnosis should be pursued, and investigations, including neurophysiology, performed with a high priority. The patient should be informed of the diagnosis by a consultant with a good …
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