Long-Term Mortality Analysis in Parkinson’s Disease Treated with Deep Brain Stimulation

Background. Few data have been published regarding long-term mortality in patients with Parkinson’s disease treated with DBS. Methods. This study analyzed long-term mortality rates, causes, and correlates in PD patients treated with DBS. Results. 184 consecutive patients were included; mean follow-u...

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Main Authors: Sofia Rocha, Ana Monteiro, Paulo Linhares, Clara Chamadoira, Margarida Ayres Basto, Carina Reis, Cláudia Sousa, Joana Lima, Maria José Rosas, João Massano, Rui Vaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/717041