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[The EEG, CAT and alcoholism].

V Conde López1, L Pacheco Yáñez, C Pérez Puente

  • 1Area de Psiquiatría de la Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid.

Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed 355 patients with alcohol dependence or abuse, examining psychiatric service utilization, demographics, and diagnostic characteristics. It also reviewed electroencephalography (EEG) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans in alcoholic disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Alcohol use disorders are a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the characteristics of individuals seeking psychiatric services for alcohol-related issues is crucial for effective intervention.
  • The role of instrumental tests in diagnosing and managing alcoholism requires ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the demand for psychiatric services in an alcoholic population.
  • To investigate the demographic and diagnostic features of patients with alcohol dependence and abuse.
  • To review the utility of electroencephalography (EEG) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) in alcoholic disease and propose diagnostic decision trees.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 355 patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence or abuse.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, including sex, age, and inpatient/outpatient status.
  • Review of electroencephalography (EEG) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan results, alongside a historical review of these tests.

Main Results:

  • The study included 324 patients with alcohol dependence and 31 with alcohol abuse, with a majority being male outpatients.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) was normal in 85% of 261 patients, while computerized axial tomography (CAT) revealed cerebral atrophy in 61% of 13 cases.
  • The study also presented data on patient demographics and diagnostic categories, supported by tables and figures.

Conclusions:

  • The findings provide insights into the characteristics of alcoholic patients seeking psychiatric care.
  • The review of instrumental tests highlights their potential role in the assessment of alcoholic disease.
  • The proposed decision trees aim to aid in the differential diagnosis and treatment of alcoholic convulsions.

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