Abstract
: To analyze the changes in the brain functional network of persistent postural-perceptual
dizziness (PPPD) patients using degree centrality (DC) analysis. Methods: Total 12 PPPD patients and 12
healthy subjects were enrolled for this study and were performed resting-state fMRI scans. The fMRI data were
analyzed using a voxel-based DC method, and the differences between PPPD patients and healthy subjects were
compared. Further correlation analysis was conducted to investigate the correlation between the DC changes and
clinical features in PPPD patients. Results: Compared with that of healthy subjects, the DC value in the right
cuneus and precuneus of PPPD patients was significantly lower (X=12, Y=-84, Z=21, k=126, P=0.011, FWE
corrected). Correlation analysis revealed that the DC value was negatively correlated with DHI (r=-0.677, P= 0.016), DHI-F (r=-0.581, P=0.048), and DHI-E (r=-0.690, P=0.013) scores. Conclusion: In patients with
PPPD, the network hub properties of the cuneus and precuneus are weakened, and this may be related to the
patient's persistent dizziness and instability and worsening symptoms due to complex visual stimulation.
Key words
persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
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Degree Centrality Analysis of Brain Functional Network in Patients with Persistent
Postural-Perceptual Dizziness[J]. Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction. 2020, 15(7): 377-379
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