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[The clinical polymorphism of autonomic crises (panic attacks)].
Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study analyzed 42 patients with panic attacks, identifying three subgroups based on typical and atypical symptoms. Clinical features varied across subgroups, despite consistent typical panic attack symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Panic attacks, also known as vegetative crises, present with diverse symptom clusters.
- Understanding the interplay of typical and atypical symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Previous research has focused on typical panic attack symptoms, with less emphasis on atypical neurological manifestations.
Purpose:
- To conduct a clinico-psychopathological analysis of vegetative crises (panic attacks) in 42 patients.
- To distinguish subgroups based on the ratio of typical to atypical symptoms.
- To compare the clinical characteristics of these subgroups during crises and interparoxysmal periods.
Summary:
- 42 patients with vegetative crises were analyzed, incorporating 14 typical and 11 atypical symptoms.
- Three subgroups were identified based on the proportion of typical symptoms (<30%, 30-50%, >50%).
- Comparative analysis revealed consistent representation of typical symptoms across subgroups, yet distinct clinical features characterized each group.
Impact:
- This research refines the understanding of panic attack heterogeneity.
- Identifies distinct clinical profiles within panic attack presentations.
- May inform more targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with vegetative crises.