Place of publication:
neurology, neuropsychiatry, psychosomatics. 2023; 15 (2): 19–26
Summary:
chronic cerebrovascular pathology is manifested by a combination of cognitive, emotional and autonomic disorders. The correct timely assessment and accurate diagnosis of emotional and autonomic disorders and their timely correction are also important for slowing down the progression of cognitive deficiency.
The purpose of the study is to study the effectiveness and safety of the use of Mexidol, prescribed intravenously (500 mg 1 time per day) within 14 days, with the subsequent oral administration of the drug Mexidol Forte 250 in a dose of 250 mg 3 times a day for 60 days in middle patients with medium -sized patients with chronic ischemia of the brain (HIGM) against the background of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.
Material and methods. The open observation program included 60 patients aged 45 to 59 years with HIGM confirmed by the results of neuropsychological and neuroimaging examination, who received Mexidol in the beginning of intravenously (14 days), and then in the form of a tablet form - Mexidol Forte 250 (60 days) . Patients conducted neuropsychological testing, assessment of the level of reactive and personal anxiety (Spielberger-Khanin scale), the nature of vegetative support (the scale of the Vegetative reactions of A.M. Wein in the modification of V.L. Golubev), the severity of general, mental and physical asthenia (MFI- questionnaire 20) and qualities of life (questionnaire MOS SF-36).
Results. The results of the treatment made it possible to establish the relief of asthenic syndrome and autonomic disorders against the background of the use of Mexidol. The differences were statistically significant in nature both in comparison with the initial level, and when comparing with the control group (p <0.05). The use of Mexidol was accompanied by a decrease in the severity of complaints and subjective symptoms. The totality of positive effects has led to an increase in indicators characterizing the state of quality of life (p <0.05). Treatment was characterized by good tolerance.
Conclusion. Patients with HIGM have significant emotional, vegetative and asthenic disorders. The use of Mexidol allows you to reduce the severity of these disorders, which gives reason to recommend it to treat such patients.
Keywords: chronic brain ischemia; arterial hypertension; atherosclerosis; cognitive disorders; vegetative disorders; asthenia; Mexidol; Mexol Forte 250.