Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Procedure; a Newly Therapeutic Procedure for the Psychogenic Hemiplegia in the Emergency Medicine and Neuropsychiatry-Case Series

Research Article

Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Procedure; a Newly Therapeutic Procedure for the Psychogenic Hemiplegia in the Emergency Medicine and Neuropsychiatry-Case Series

  • Yasser Mohammed Hassanain Elsayed *

*Corresponding Author: Yasser Mohammed Hassanain Elsayed., Critical Care Unit, Kafr El-Bateekh Central Hospital, Damietta, Egyptian Ministry of Health (MOH), Egypt.

Citation: Yasser M H Elsayed., (2024). Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Procedure; a Newly Therapeutic Procedure for the Psychogenic Hemiplegia in the Emergency Medicine and Neuropsychiatry-Case Series., Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Research 7(9); DOI:10.31579/2768-0487/155

Copyright: © 2024, Yasser Mohammed Hassanain Elsayed. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Received: 01 November 2024 | Accepted: 15 November 2024 | Published: 02 December 2024

Keywords: psychogenic hemiplegia; regaining the movement; mimics; pseudostroke; psychogenic movement disorders; conversion disorder; motor functional neurological disorder

Abstract

Introduction: Psychogenic hemiplegia is a suggestive symptom of stroke but in reality, is of psychogenic origin. Psychogenic hemiplegia is an identical subgroup of pseudostroke, and psychogenic movement disorders, and mimics for differential diagnosis of stroke. Treatment of psychogenic hemiplegia is still challenging. 

The research objectives aimed to evaluate the hypothesis that Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure can regain movement and improvement of psychogenic hemiplegia. 

Method of study and patients: The study was technical, prospective, observational, and interventional for 31 cases. This study was conducted in Kafr El-Bateekh Central Hospital, Fraskour Central Hospital, and a physician outpatient clinic. The author reported 31 cases of psychogenic hemiplegia over nearly 5 years and 3 months, starting on May 07, 2019, and, ending on August 12, 2024. 

Results: A total of 31 patients are included in this study. There is a female sex predominance of 87.1%. The mean age of the cases was 35.29 years (range; 16-65). The most common occupation in the study was housewife; 54.84%. The most commonly associated hemiplegia was the left-side hemiplegia of cases; 90.32% vs. right-side; 6.45% and reversal; 3.23%. Latent tetany was the most predominant; 90.32% vs. the manifested; 9.68%. Wavy triple sign (WTS) was the most frequent ECG sign; 35.48%, then Wavy double sign (WDS); 22.58%, and combined WTS and WTS; 16.13%, WTS with Tee-Pee sign and Camel hump T-waves; 6.45%. Ionized hypocalcemia was detected in 32.26%. The response was complete but with a single recurrence.

Conclusions: The author concluded that Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure is easy, available, quick, non-costive, time-saving, and extremely safe for psychogenic hemiplegia. There is a strong association between hypocalcemia (clinical, ECG, and ionized hypocalcemia) and psychogenic hemiplegia. There were no reported complications for this procedure encouraging the generalizing use in psychogenic hemiplegia. Further widening the research to include the cases of organic stroke is essential.

Abbreviations

Ca++: Calcium

CHTW: Camel hump T-waves

ED: Emergency department 

ECG: Electrocardiography

EEG: Electroencephalography

FND; Functional neurological disorder

GCS: Glasgow Coma Scale 

HR: Heart rate 

ICU: Intensive care unit

IHD: Ischemic heart disease 

NSR: Normal sinus rhythm

O2: Oxygen

PMD: Psychogenic Movement Disorders

POC: Physician outpatient clinic 

PS: Pseudostroke 

PVCs: Premature ventricular complexes

TPS: Tee-Pee sign

WDS; Wavy double sign

WTS: Wavy triple sign

Introduction

Psychogenic hemiplegia

1.1 Introduction and Significance

Stroke is one of the most common diseases affecting 25% of people during their lifetime [1]. Most strokes are ischemic due to a reduction or interruption of blood flow (BF) to the brain. Approximately, 20–30% of strokes are hemorrhagic and result from damage to small or medium-size vessels [1]. Stroke is a medical emergency that presents with focal neurological deficits. Rapid assessment, confirmation of diagnosis, and treatment to re-establish BF leads to improvement in symptoms and prevention of brain damage [2]. 

1.2 Mimics of Stroke and Psychogenic Pseudostroke are Included

Mimics is about 25% of hospital admissions for suspected stroke [3]. The prevalence of stroke mimics is variable and depends on the focal diagnosis. It can be 20–50% of cases of acute suspected stroke depending on if the patients were assessed by the emergency or stroke physicians [4–6]. Psychogenic pseudostroke (PS) is a suggestive symptom of a stroke, but in reality, of psychogenic origin [7]. However, specific information regarding its management is deficient [7]. 

1.3 Psychogenic Movement Disorders and Conversion Disorders are implicated 

Psychogenic Movement Disorders (PMD) are one of the most challenging neuropsychiatric disorders for both neurologists and psychiatrists. PMD has confounded the specialists of both these disciplines, time and again, over more than a century. These disorders cannot be fully accounted for by any known organic syndrome and have significant psychological and or psychiatric contributions [8]. The psychogenic neurological disorders include psychogenic hemiplegia, paraplegia, blindness, seizures, pain syndromes, a variety of movement disorders, and PMD. The latter include hyperkinetic syndromes of tremors, jerks, spasms (dystonias), gait disorders, and a hypokinetic extrapyramidal syndrome mimicking Parkinsonism [8]. Conversion disorder is an unconscious psychological response to a stressful situation [9,10].

1.4 Prevalence in Mimics of Stroke and Pseudostroke

Psychogenic symptoms reported in virtually all medicine specialties. Approximately 33% of outpatient's neurologic symptoms as being “nonorganic”. Most neurologists have encountered a case of such nature [7]. However, little information exists on psychogenic pseudostroke (PS). However, specific information regarding its prevalence, epidemiology, demographics, and psychopathology of PS is scarce [7]. The exact prevalence or incidence of PMD is idiopathic [8].

1.5 Somatoform Disorders, Factitious Disorders, and Malingering in Differentiation

According to the (DSM-IV-TR), physical symptoms due to psychological causes fall under three classes: somatoform disorders, factitious disorders, and malingering. Somatoform disorders, factitious disorders, and malingering fall among the most difficult differentiating issues for neuropsychologists [11]. It is essential to entertain stroke mimics in the differential diagnosis when treating an acute suspected stroke to avoid the inappropriate use of expensive and potentially harmful medications. This becomes particularly important with telestroke and hospitals with limited acute stroke experience [4]. The differential diagnosis of conversion disorder includes strokes, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy [9,10]. Younger, females are commoner than males, altered level of consciousness, gradual in onset, fluctuations in severity, no vascular distribution, blood pressure usually not increased, sensory, vertigo (or dizziness) and visual, may have involuntary movements, unilateral facial twitching, lip-smacking, giveaway weakness, and arm drift/abrupt fall without pronation are considered in mimics of stroke and pseudostroke [3].

1.6 Diagnosis with Clinical Manifestations and Fallacies

Presentation is very varied and requires a high degree of suspicion. Stroke mimics may present as a functional (conversion) disorder or may be part of the symptomatology of a neurological or medical disorder. The diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke is however not always straightforward. Similar symptoms may develop in number of medical conditions commonly referred to as “stroke mimics” [3]. Diagnosis and management of PS are difficult. Factors that influence diagnosis (or misdiagnosis) and management of PS may be legal, ethical, moral, or financial. PS is when the acute symptoms are suggestive of a stroke but are of psychogenic origin. There are several challenges in the diagnosis and management of these patients. PS is unlike other psychogenic neurologic symptoms. Its presentation is acute and may be an isolated event. PS is and always should be a diagnosis of exclusion that requires concurrence of physical exam and diagnostic testing. Red flags suggest PS may be present, but caution is warranted to avoid a hasty diagnosis. Here are some of the potential indicators: previous history of psychogenic symptoms, history of other unexplained conditions that have undergone extensive work up to no avail, and coexisting, poorly-defined symptoms. PS is not only and simply a stroke mimicker, it is an entity in its own right [7]. Recent rates of stroke under-diagnosis (false-negative cases, "stroke chameleons") range from 2-26% and 30-43% for stroke over-diagnosis (false-positive cases, "stroke mimics") [6]. Functional mimics or conversion disorders are less frequent [12–15]. Some patients admitted to acute stroke units are diagnosed as stroke mimics. A minority have a functional neurological disorder ('functional mimics') [13]. A common type of stroke mimic is a functional neurological disorder presenting with limb weakness, numbness, or speech disturbances (previously known as psychogenic or conversion disorder) [16]. The essential feature of conversion disorder is the presence of symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary sensory or motor activity. These symptoms are not intentionally produced. Motor deficits include impaired balance, paralysis, limb weakness, and urinary retention. According to the DMS-5 criteria, the following features are identified for psychogenic paralysis etiology: [1] Contradictory clinical findings such as normal muscle tone, normal deep reflex, or pyramidal signs; [2] Paradoxical behavior; [3] Normal electrophysiological features; and [4] Normal radiographic findings [10,17]. Conversion symptoms are often inconsistent. A "paralyzed" extremity will be moved inadvertently while dressing, or when attention is as conversion disorder. Individuals with this disorder may show label indifference or lack of concern about the nature or implications of their symptoms [18]. Clinical features of PMD include: 1] increase or become elaborate when examination is focused on the affected part, 2] decrease or resolve when not the clear focus of attention or inquiry and during tests requiring concentration or other tasks, 3] triggered or relieved with unusual non-physiological interventions (such as trigger points on the body, tuning fork), 4) deliberate slowness of movements, 5] rhythmical and often violent shaking, 6] changing characteristics of movements -severity, frequency, type, and distribution, 7] entrainment (see below), 8] selective disability, 9] demonstration of fatigue, 10] presence of multiple movement disorders, 11] presence of bizarre movements which are difficult to classify, 12] excessive startle response, 13] paroxysmal movement disorders, and 14) bizarre gait [8]. The absence of expected findings of disk herniation, epidural hematoma, or contusion of the spinal cord will suggests and supports the diagnosis of Conversion Disorder [18]. Failure to diagnose stroke can preclude time-sensitive treatments and has been associated with poor outcomes [6]. Functional stroke mimics are an important subgroup admitted to acute stroke services and have a distinct demographic and clinical profile [13]. Hoover's sign, hip abductor sign, drift without pronation, and give-way weakness (collapsing) are helping signs in functional stroke mimics [16].

1.7 Risk Factors

Stroke mimics may have systemic illness, psychological stress, younger, often had a previous history of migraines or seizures, and fewer vascular risk factors [3]. Psychogenic hemiplegia is prominent among multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and idiopathic or substance-induced dystonia [18].

1.8 Prognosis and Burden 

Generally, the prognosis of motor functional neurological disorder (FND) seems unfavorable [14] and considered poor [15]. Psychogenic paralysis after minor trauma presents a difficult medico-legal issue [18]. The prognosis for full recovery is unfortunately not very good with more than one-third of patients reporting the same or worse deficits during follow-up [20]. While many underlying conditions can be recognized rapidly by careful assessment, a significant proportion of patients unfortunately still receive thrombolysis and admission to a high-intensity stroke unit with inherent risks and unnecessary costs [3]. Additional strategies to improve the accuracy of stroke diagnosis should focus on rapid clinical reasoning in the time-sensitive setting of acute ischemic stroke and identifying imperfections in the healthcare system that may contribute to diagnostic error [6]. These rates of stroke mimic diagnosis pose a high burden on healthcare resources [3].

1.9 Workup 

Workup is aimed at reducing underdiagnoses in atypical stroke presentations [6]. Multi-modal CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be helpful to confirm an acute ischemic stroke and is necessary if stroke mimics are suspected [3]. A diagnosis of Conversion Disorder should be made only after a thorough medical investigation has been performed to rule out a neurological or general medical condition [10,17]. There are no specific laboratory abnormalities are associated with this condition [18]. Neurodiagnostic techniques measure brain and spinal cord dysfunction that might otherwise be missed with CT or MRI. They complement imaging techniques by providing a noninvasive measure of the existing physiology [21-23]. At times, physicians are faced with situations in which a patient's symptoms are not completely compatible with the description of the original accident or the physical examination [24-29]. In such cases, electrophysiological examination including modalities such as somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) or transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs) confirms the psychogenic nature of the neurologic deficit [22,23,30]. 

1.10 Management

Management of PS patients should begin with a prudent, respectful, yet truthful disclosure [7]. In contrast to the unconscious nature of symptoms in somatoform disorders, factitious disorder, and malingering suggest that the patient is purposely being deceptive [7]. Treatment of functional disorders can be challenging, is often incomplete, and requires early psychiatric intervention [3].

Method of study and patients

My study was technical, prospective, and interventional for 31 cases. The study was conducted in the physician outpatient clinic (POC), Kafr El-Bateekh Central Hospital, and Fraskour Central Hospital. The author reported 31 cases of psychogenic hemiplegia over 5 years and 3 months, starting on May 07, 2019, and, ending on August 12, 2024 (Table 1). Complete clinical and specifically neurological examination was done for all cases. CBC, liver enzymes, RBS, renal function tests, and sometimes ABG were done as routine investigations in most cases. ECG tracings were only provided. Ionized calcium was used in most cases. Clinical and laboratory data of all cases were collected (Tables 2 and 3).

• Suggesting hypothesis and research objectives

  • Suggesting hypothesis: Yasser’s procedure can improve the psychogenic hemiplegia.
  • The research objectives to evaluate this hypothesis might include: What is psychogenic hemiplegia? What is Yasser’s procedure? How can Yasser’s procedure improve psychogenic hemiplegia? Is the study supported by past publicized literature studies? Is there a relationship between Yasser’s procedure and the improvement of psychogenic hemiplegia? What is the magnitude of both psychogenic hemiplegia response and complications of Yasser’s procedure in the study?   
  • Assessment of treatment response was done with the presence of:
  • Entirely (positive response) recovery of the movement.
  • There was recurrent the same attack for one case had happened 17 months ago (Recurrence).
  • All the above criteria were assessed in parallel to the clinical status.
  • The patient's oral informed consent was taken. Ethical issues were considered. But, unfortunately, there was no approval. 
IssueDefinition

Title

 

Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Procedure and Dramatic Recovery for the Psychogenic Hemiplegia; a New Maneuver in Emergency Medicine and Neuropsychiatry
Estimated enrollment31 participants
Study typeTechnical, observational, and interventional
Observational modelCase series
TimeProspective
Study dateStarted on May 07, 2019, and ended on August 12, 2024

Table 1: Showing remarks on the study method and data.

• Eligibility criteria:

  • Inclusion criteria: All cases of psychogenic hemiplegia.
  • Exclusion criteria:
  1. Evidence of organic stroke (not studied).
  2. Patient of peripheral arterial disease.
  3. Shock.
  4. Patient on B-blockers.

Case presentations

• Case No. 1: A 42-year-old married female Teacher, Egyptian patient was presented to the physician outpatient clinic (POC) after psychological stress due to a home burn with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and ipsilateral facial weakness and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                          Figure 1A : ECG tracing shows a wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia.

                                 Figure 1B : There are laboratory hypocalcemia and vitamin D deficiency. Brain CT was normal.

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 1 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy triple sign” in V1 (dark blue, red, and lime arrows) and superficial T-wave inversion in III, V2, and V3 leads. B-Brain CT sections were done on the day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 2: A 29-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after sadness with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and hyperventilation syndrome. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. There is laboratory hypocalcemia. 

                                                           Figure 2A: ECG tracing shows wavy triple and wavy double signs of hypocalcemia.

                                                                                                                      Figure 2B: Brain CT was normal.

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 2 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy triple sign” in V5 (light blue, red, and green arrows) and a Wavy double sign” in V6 (light blue and green arrows). B-Brain CT sections were done on the second day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 3: A 37-year-old Employee married female Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                                         Figure 3A: ECG tracing shows a wavy double sign of hypocalcemia.

                                                                                                             Figure 3B: Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 3 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy double sign” in V3 and V5 (light blue and green arrows). B-Brain CT video section was done on the day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 4: A 42-year-old married Housewife female Egyptian patient was presented to the emergency department (ED) after stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                                                 Figure 4A: ECG tracing shows a wavy double sign of hypocalcemia .

                                                                                                            Figure 4B: Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 4 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy double sign” in V3 (light blue and green arrows).  B-Brain CT video section was done on the day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 5: A 23-year-old divorced housewife female Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after psycho-familial troubles with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, tachypnea, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                         Figure 5A: ECG tracing shows wavy triple and wavy double signs of hypocalcemia .

                                                                      Figure 5B: There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 5 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy triple sign” in lead II (light blue, red, and green arrows) and a Wavy double sign” in V4 (light blue and green arrows). B-Brain CT sections were done on the second day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 6: A 42-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with right side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                                 Figure 6A: ECG tracing shows Wavy triple and Wavy double signs of hypocalcemia .

                                                                         Figure 6B: There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 6 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows the Wavy triple sign” in aVF and V6 leads (light blue, red, and green arrows) and the Wavy double sign” in lead II (red and green arrows). B-Brain CT sections were done on the second day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 7: A 41-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after psychogenic stress with the left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, hyperventilation, chest pain, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                       Figure 7A: ECG tracing showing Wavy triple sign, Tee-Pee sign, and Camel hump T-waves .

                                                              Figure 7B:There is no laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 7 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows Wavy triple sign” in III, aVL, and aVF leads (light blue, red, and green arrows), and Tee-Pee sign with Camel hump T-waves” in V4-6 leads (orange circles). B-Brain CT video section was done on the third day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 8: A 33-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                               Figure 8A: ECG tracing shows Wavy triple and wavy double signs of hypocalcemia . 

There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal (Figure 8B). 

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 8 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows Wavy triple sign” in II and V4-6 leads (light blue, red, and green arrows) and Wavy double sign” in lead I and V1 (red and green arrows). B-Brain CT sections were done on the second day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 9: A 34-year-old married worker female Egyptian patient was presented to the ED after psychogenic stress with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                        Figure 9B: ECG tracing shows Wavy triple and Wavy double signs of hypocalcemia.

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 9 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy triple sign” in lead I (light blue, red, and green arrows), and Wavy double sign” in lead I and V3, and V5 (red and green arrows). B-Brain CT video section was done on the second day of the presentation showing no abnormalities. Green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 10: A 27-year-old married female farmer Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after sadness with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. 

                                                             Figure 10B: ECG tracing shows a wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia .

                                                                        Figure 10B: There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal .

Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Figure 10 A-ECG tracing on the day of the presentation shows a Wavy triple sign” in V1 and V6 leads (light blue, red, and green arrows). B-Brain CT sections were done on the second day of the presentation show no abnormalities. Red arrows =elevated beats, green arrows = isoelectric beats, and blue arrows =depressed beats.

• Case No. 11: A 21-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was pregnant. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing shows a double sign of hypocalcemia. There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was not done due to pregnancy. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 12: A 25-year-old divorced female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after psycho-familial troubles with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and numbness. The same attack happened 17 months ago. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 13: A 43-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after psycho-familial troubles with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive ECG tracing showing a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 14: A 35-year-old married male worker Egyptian patient presented to the ED after work troubles with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, chest pain, and paresthesia. He was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT and brain MRI were normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 15: A 28-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showing Wavy triple sign, Tee-Pee sign, and Camel hump T-waves. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 16: A 43-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and tetany. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. There is laboratory hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. Two IV calcium was initially given, and then an oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 17: A 65-year-old married housewife female Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with right-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and tetany. There is laboratory hypocalcemia. ECG tracing shows frequent PVCs. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. Two IV calcium was initially given then, an oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 18: A 40-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 19: A 40-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after sadness with left-side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 20: A 25-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left upper limb weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, chest pain, and numbness. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.      

• Case No. 21: A 36-year-old married male sweet worker Egyptian patient was presented to the ICU after sadness with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and paresthesia. He was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing and brain CT were normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 22: A 37-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing and brain CT were normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 23: A 19-year-old single male student Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psychological stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, and numbness. He was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 24: A 29-year-old married female farmer Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psycho-familial troubles with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and tetany. ECG tracing shows a Wavy double sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. Two IV calcium were initially, given then an oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Case No. 25: A 34-year-old married female teacher Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after sadness with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 26: A 42-year-old married female farmer Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psychological stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing shows a wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 27: A 35-year-old married male farmer Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after sadness with left upper limb weakness, ipsilateral body aches, and paresthesia. The weakness suddenly reversed to the right lower limb. He was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing shows a wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia with a repolarization pattern. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 28: A 16-year-old single female student Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psychological stress with left-side weakness, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, palpitations, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing shows a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia and sinus tachycardia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 29: A 50-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after sadness with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, dysarthria, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing and brain CT were normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 30: A 47-year-old married female housewife Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing shows a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with dramatic improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

• Case No. 31: A 34-year-old married female teacher Egyptian patient was presented to the POC after psychological stress with left side weakness, ipsilateral body aches, ipsilateral facial weakness, tachypnea, and paresthesia. She was tested for latent tetany which was positive. ECG tracing showed a Wavy triple sign of hypocalcemia. Brain CT was normal. Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure was applied in both the left upper and lower extremities with a dramatically improving response. Complete clinical recovery had happened. An oral calcium-vitamin D tab was prescribed for two weeks.

Results

A total of 31 patients are included in this study. There is female sex predominance; 87.1% (n: 27) vs. 12.9% (n = 4) of the male patients. The mean age of the cases was 35.29 years (range; 16-65). The most commonly associated hemiplegia in the study was the left-side hemiplegia of the cases; 90.32% (n: 28) vs. right-side hemiplegia; 6.45% (n = 2) and reversal hemiplegia; 3.23% (n: 1). Latent tetany was the most predominant tetany; 90.32% (n: 28) vs. the manifested; 9.68% (n = 3). Wavy triple sign represents the most frequent sign in the ECG; 35.48% (n: 11) vs. Wavy double sign; 22.58% (n: 7), combined Wavy triple sign and Wavy double sign; 16.13% (n: 5), Wavy triple sign with Tee-Pee sign and Camel hump T-waves; 6.45% (n: 2), sinus tachycardia with Wavy triple sign; 3.23% (n: 1), Premature ventricular complexes; 3.23% (n: 1), normal; 9.68% (n: 3), and unavailable ECG; 3.23% (n: 1). Laboratory hypocalcemia for ionized calcium were detected in 32.26% (n: 10). The response to the Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Maneuver was 100%, but there was recurrence for one case (Case No. 5) after about 17 months. The most common occupations in the study were a housewife; 54.84% (17), farmer; 16.13% (n: 5), worker; 9.68% (n: 3), teacher; 9.68% (n: 3), student; 6.45% (n: 2), and employee; 3.23% (n: 1) (Figure 2 and 3).

Case No.Age/ySexOccupation

Pulse/

bpm

BP /mmHgTemp/C

RR/

bpm

O2 Sat/%Tetany

ECG

 

Ionized Ca++Hemiplegia
  SBPDBP       
142FTeacher7013070361697LatentWTS4.24 mg/dlLeft
229FHousewife9510080371999LatentWTS+WDS3.79mg/dlLeft
337FEmployee701007036.51597LatentWDSUALeft
442FHousewife6611060361495LatentWDSUALeft
523FHousewife8614090372099LatentWTS+WDS0.66 mmol/lLeft
642FHousewife8211070372196LatentWTS+WDS4.3 mg/dlRight
741FHousewife831208036.62295LatentWTS+TPS+CHTS1.32mmol/lLeft
833FHousewife8011070361797LatentWTS+WDS1.1 mmol/lLeft
934FWorker9313080801999LatentWTS+WDSUALeft
1027FFarmer7414080371699LatentWTS1mmol/lLeft
11*21FHousewife6514070362497LatentWDS3.76mg/dlLeft
1225FHousewife7111070361896LatentWTS4.29 mg/dlLeft
1343FHousewife8010080361895LatentWTS0.57 mmol/lLeft
1435MWorker8010060371898LatentWTSUALeft
1528FHousewife741107036.72199LatentWTS+TPS+CHTSUALeft
1643FHousewife6514070362497ManifestedWDSUALeft
1765FHousewife861308037.52295Manifested

 

 

UARight
1840FHousewife761309036.51699LatentWDSUALeft
1940FHousewife8812070371898LatentUAUALeft
2025FHousewife7613080362095LatentWDSUALeft
2136MWorker701208037.51498LatentNormalUALeft
2237FHousewife9810070361695LatentNormalUALeft
2319MStudent7013070361799LatentWTSUALeft
2429FFarmer68907036.52297ManifestedWDSUALeft
2534FTeacher7210060372399LatentWTSUALeft
2642FFarmer8413080362595LatentWTSUALeft
2735MFarmer8014080361896LatentWTSUAReversed
2816FStudent12514070372097LatentWTS+STUALeft
2950FFarmer671208036.52497LatentNormalUALeft
3047FHousewife9713080372195LatentWTSUALeft
3134FTeacher9412090371799LatentWTSUALeft

Table 2: Summary of the history, clinical, and management data; (n: 31)

Abbreviations: BP; Blood pressure, Ca++: Calcium, CHTW: Camel hump T-waves, DBP; Diastolic blood pressure, F; Female, Male; Male, PVCs: Premature ventricular complexes, SBP; Systolic blood pressure, RR: Respiratory rate, ST: Sinus tachycardia, TPS: Tee-Pee sign, UA: Unavailable, WDS; Wavy double sign, WTS; Wavy triple sign

*: Pregnant

VariableNumbers%RangeMeans
Age--16-6535.29

Sex

Female

Male

27

4

87.1

12.9

--

Type of hemiplegia

Left

Right

Reversed

 

28

2

1

 

90.32

6.45

3.23

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Tetany

Latent

Manifested

 

28

3

 

90.32

9.68

--

ECG

WTS

WDS

WTS+WDS

WTS+TPS+CHTS

WTS+ST

PVCs

Normal

UA

 

11

7

5

2

1

1

3

1

 

35.48

22.58

16.13

6.45

3.23

3.23

9.68

3.23

--
Laboratory hypocalcemia1032.26--

Table 3: Statistical summary of age, sex, type of hemiplegia, tetany, ECG, and laboratory hypocalcemia; (n: 31)

    Abbreviations: Camel hump T-waves, PVCs: Premature ventricular complexes, ST: Sinus tachycardia, TPS: Tee-Pee sign, UA: Unavailable, WDS; Wavy double sign, WTS; Wavy triple sign

• Age;

• Range; 16-65, Minimal; 16, Maximal; 65, Mean; 35.29, Median: 35, and Mode: 42 (Tables 2 and 3). 

   • Sex;

• Female sex; 87.1% (27 cases).

• Male sex; 12.9% (4 cases) (Figure 11A)

Figure 11: A. Bar presentation of sex in the study. B. Pie presentation of occupation in the study. C. Bar presentation of tetany in the study. D. Bar presentation of the type of hemiplegia in the study. E. Pie presentation of ECG changes in the study.

   • Occupation

               Housewife; 54.84% (17 cases)

              • Farmer; 16.13% (5 cases)

              • Worker; 9.68% (3 cases)

              • Teacher; 9.68% (3 cases)

              • Student; 6.45% (2 cases)

             • Employee; 3.23% (1 case) (Table 3) (Figure 11B).

• Tetany

• Latent; 90.32% (28 cases)

• Manifested; 9.68% (3 cases) (Table 3) (Figure 11C).

    • Type of hemiplegia

              • Left; 90.32% (28 cases)

              • Right; 6.45% (2 cases)

              • Reversed; 3.23% (1 case) (Table 3) (Figure 11D).

• ECG changes

              • WTS; 35.48% (11 cases)

              • WDS; 22.58% (7 cases)

              • WTS+WDS; 16.13% (5 cases)

              • WTS+TPS+CHTS; 6.45% (2 cases) 

              • WTS+ST; 3.23% (1 case)

              • PVCs; 3.23% (1 case)

              • Normal; 9.68% (3 cases) 

              • UA; 3.23% (1 case) (Table 3) (Figure 11E).

• Response

• Application; 100% (31 cases) (Table 2).

Discussion

4.1 Past studies

Depending on the past literature publications, there were interesting case report series and a single study for psychogenic hemiplegia (1994-2020). Haghighi SS (2019) [18] reported one case that has been presented with psychogenic hemiplegia secondary to cervical spine discectomies and fusion reversed by rehabilitation. Haghighi SS and Meyer S (2001) [22] reported a case of psychogenic paraplegia following a motor vehicle accident reversed by treatment of depression and conversion disorder. Morota N et al. (1994) [23] reported a case of a 12-year-old girl presented with psychogenic quadriparesis after undergoing surgical repair of a recurrent syringomyelia that was fully recovered within 1 month by rehabilitation. N Chastan and D Parain (2010) [31] studied 70 patients of psychogenic paralysis and recovery after motor cortex transcranial magnetic stimulation. Berhane L et al. (1998) [25] reported a case of recurrent psychogenic paraplegia following gynecologic laparoscopy reversed with treatment of conversion disorder. Ito A. et al. (2020) [32] reported an unusual case of postoperatively psychogenic tetraplegia the patient spontaneously fully recovered within 12 hours. Shell MG et al. (1997) [24] reported a case of paraplegia presented in a patient with an implantable morphine pump and an epidural abscess with treatment of conversion disorder primarily supportive, focused on consistency and behavioral management. Laraki M et al. (1996) [27] reported a case of hysterical paraplegia in a 15-yr-old, 45-kg girl, transiently after epidural anesthesia and the patient spontaneously fully recovered within 6 days. (Table 4)

StudyYearSexPrimary disorderSecondary triggerReversalReference

1. Haghighi SS

 

 

2019

 

 

F

 

 

Psychogenic hemiplegia

 

 

Cervical spine discectomies and fusion

Rehabilitation

 

 

18

2. Haghighi SS and Meyer S

 

 

2001

 

 

F

 

 

Psychogenic paraplegia

 

 

Motor vehicle accident

 

 

Treatment of depression and conversion disorder

22

 

 

3. Morota N et al.

 

 

1994

 

 

F

 

 

Psychogenic quadriparesis

 

 

Surgical repair of a recurrent syringomyelia

 

Rehabilitation

 

 

23

 

 

4. N Chastan and D Parain

 

 

2010

 

 

44 F/26 M

 

Paraparesis

 

 

Psychosocial event or a physical injury

 

Motor cortex transcranial magnetic stimulation

 

31

 

 

5. Berhane L et al.

 

1998

 

F

 

Paraplegia

 

Gynecologic laparoscopy

 

Treatment of conversion

 

25

 

6. Ito A et al.

 

2020

 

F

 

Tetraplegia

 

Postoperative

 

Spontaneous recovery

 

32

 

7. Shell MG et al.

 

 

 

1994

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

Paraplegia

 

 

 

Implantable morphine pump and an epidural abscess

Supportive

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

8. Laraki M et al.

 

1996

 

FParaplegiaEpidural anesthesia

Spontaneous recovery

 

27

                                                                      Table 4: Past studies for psychogenic coma from 1994 to 2020.F;

Female; M; Male 

4.2 The procedure description

• Preparation:

  1. Take a rapid history from patients, relatives, friends, or neighbors. Drug history, acute emotional stress, abuse of substances, psychiatric diseases, swallowing foreign bodies, organic diseases such as IHD, HTN, and DM, etc. History of poisons is mandatory.
  2. Do a quick and complete physical examination. Vital signs, measuring O2 saturation using pulse oximetry, and random blood sugar are essential before the maneuver.
  3. Do rapid exclusion for organic causes of hemiplegia.
  4. Be sure that the case is a psychogenic hemiplegia. 
  5. Do not allow any visitors and place the patient in a quiet observation area.

• Indications:

• Psychogenic hemiplegia. The author depended in a diagnosis of psychogenic hemiplegia on the presence of limb weakness, painful paralyzed extremity, ipsilateral facial numbness or paresthesia with or without facial weakness, normal Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and normal brain CT scan. Follow up for at least for 48 hours post recovery with Yasser’s Sphygmomanometer Procedure. 

• Principal and Interpretations: 

• Pressuring of the cuff of the sphygmomanometer on inflation may produce an obstructive power at the distal to the compressive site and another transmission power at the proximal to the compressive site. Distal power may be due to compression of local blood arteries resulting in decreasing blood flow to the paralyzed limb inducing some increasing pain over the present pain stimulating the local nerves to produce trial to the movement of this limb. Local hypocalcemia for the paralyzed limb due to this local obstruction may also be a suggestive theory for this pain. On contradictory, the proximal power to the compressive site may be due to transient increasing the diameter of the proximal local blood arteries to the compressive cuff while increasing the blood flow to the proximal area in the paralyzed limb also may be stimulant for the local nerves to produce trial to the movement of this limb. The author thinks that distal power is stronger than the proximal power (red and lime arrows)

Figure 12: The author caricaturing a diagram for Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure in the management of psychogenic hemiplegia.

• Target:

  • The aim of this procedure is the full regaining of the movements in the paralyzed extremity. 

• The maneuver and response: 

  • Measure the blood pressure using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer as a traditional measurement.
  • Wrap the cuff of the sphygmomanometer around the ipsilateral paralyzed extremity. 
  • Wrap the cuff of the sphygmomanometer around either; just above the brachial area or just above the wrist area and either just above the knee joint or just above the ankle joint.
  • Brachial artery, ulnar artery, and radial artery are target arteries in the upper limb. The femoral artery, popliteal artery, posterior tibial artery, and dorsalis pedis artery are target arteries in the lower limb. 
  • Inflate the cuff with air using a manometer monitoring of sphygmomanometer with no need to use a stethoscope. Inflate till the manometer mercury reachs just above of systolic pressure limit.
  • Let the inflated cuff for a few seconds (5-10 seconds) till the patient senses some pain. 
  • Consider a normal systolic value of 140 mmHg and a diastolic value of 90 mmHg as upper and lower limits.
  • Ask the patient to give his or her sense after the persistence of the inflated cuff for a few seconds.
  • Request from the patient to move his paralyzed extremity.   
  • Then the air is slowly let out of the cuff.
  • As soon as the patient moves the paralyzed limb, stop the procedure.
  • The trial number (times frequency) is a single (Figure 12). 

• Advantages:

  • The procedure is easy, available, quick, non-costive, and extremely safe.
  • The early recognition of psychogenic hemiplegia and regain of movement can result in reduced iatrogenic complications, hospital costs, and family, and physician anxiety.
  • No need to perform an expensive workup routinely. 

• Disadvantages: 

  • There were no reported complications.

• Contraindication: 

  • Evidence of organic stroke (not studied), peripheral arterial disease, shock, patient on B-blockers.
  • Post-procedure measures:
  • When the patient becomes more responsive, re-examine him, obtain a more complete history, and offer him follow-up care, including psychological support if appropriate. 
  • If the patient is not awake after about 10 seconds after a single trial, begin a more comprehensive medical workup and neuro-psychiatrist consultation.
  • Do not ignore or release the patient who has not fully recovered. Instead, he must be fully evaluated for an underlying medical problem, which may require hospital admission.
  • Reexamine the patient after regaining consciousness. 
  • Do not miss the true serious medical emergency in differential diagnoses such as CVA.

4.3 Limitations of the study:

  • Unavailable electrophysiological examination including modalities such as somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) or transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs) were the main study limitations. 

Conclusion and recommendations

  • The author concluded that Yasser’s sphygmomanometer procedure is easy, available, quick, non-costive, time-saving, and extremely safe for psychogenic hemiplegia.
  • There are strong association between hypocalcemia (clinical, ECG, and ionized hypocalcemia) and psychogenic hemiplegia. 
  • There were no reported complications for this procedure encourage the generalizing use in the psychogenic hemiplegia.
  • Further widening the research to include the cases of organic stroke is essential.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

Acknowledgment

  • I wish to thank Dr. Mohammed Abu-Al-Soud (MRCP) for his past teaching support. Also, I want to thank my wife for saving time and improving the conditions for supporting me.

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"We recently published an article entitled “Influence of beta-Cyclodextrins upon the Degradation of Carbofuran Derivatives under Alkaline Conditions" in the Journal of “Pesticides and Biofertilizers” to show that the cyclodextrins protect the carbamates increasing their half-life time in the presence of basic conditions This will be very helpful to understand carbofuran behaviour in the analytical, agro-environmental and food areas. We greatly appreciated the interaction with the editor and the editorial team; we were particularly well accompanied during the course of the revision process, since all various steps towards publication were short and without delay".

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Jesus Simal-Gandara

I would like to express my gratitude towards you process of article review and submission. I found this to be very fair and expedient. Your follow up has been excellent. I have many publications in national and international journal and your process has been one of the best so far. Keep up the great work.

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Douglas Miyazaki

We are grateful for this opportunity to provide a glowing recommendation to the Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. We found that the editorial team were very supportive, helpful, kept us abreast of timelines and over all very professional in nature. The peer review process was rigorous, efficient and constructive that really enhanced our article submission. The experience with this journal remains one of our best ever and we look forward to providing future submissions in the near future.

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Dr Griffith

I am very pleased to serve as EBM of the journal, I hope many years of my experience in stem cells can help the journal from one way or another. As we know, stem cells hold great potential for regenerative medicine, which are mostly used to promote the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using stem cells or their derivatives. I think Stem Cell Research and Therapeutics International is a great platform to publish and share the understanding towards the biology and translational or clinical application of stem cells.

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Dr Tong Ming Liu

I would like to give my testimony in the support I have got by the peer review process and to support the editorial office where they were of asset to support young author like me to be encouraged to publish their work in your respected journal and globalize and share knowledge across the globe. I really give my great gratitude to your journal and the peer review including the editorial office.

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Husain Taha Radhi

I am delighted to publish our manuscript entitled "A Perspective on Cocaine Induced Stroke - Its Mechanisms and Management" in the Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Surgery. The peer review process, support from the editorial office, and quality of the journal are excellent. The manuscripts published are of high quality and of excellent scientific value. I recommend this journal very much to colleagues.

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S Munshi

Dr.Tania Muñoz, My experience as researcher and author of a review article in The Journal Clinical Cardiology and Interventions has been very enriching and stimulating. The editorial team is excellent, performs its work with absolute responsibility and delivery. They are proactive, dynamic and receptive to all proposals. Supporting at all times the vast universe of authors who choose them as an option for publication. The team of review specialists, members of the editorial board, are brilliant professionals, with remarkable performance in medical research and scientific methodology. Together they form a frontline team that consolidates the JCCI as a magnificent option for the publication and review of high-level medical articles and broad collective interest. I am honored to be able to share my review article and open to receive all your comments.

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Tania Munoz

“The peer review process of JPMHC is quick and effective. Authors are benefited by good and professional reviewers with huge experience in the field of psychology and mental health. The support from the editorial office is very professional. People to contact to are friendly and happy to help and assist any query authors might have. Quality of the Journal is scientific and publishes ground-breaking research on mental health that is useful for other professionals in the field”.

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George Varvatsoulias

Dear editorial department: On behalf of our team, I hereby certify the reliability and superiority of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews in the peer review process, editorial support, and journal quality. Firstly, the peer review process of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is rigorous, fair, transparent, fast, and of high quality. The editorial department invites experts from relevant fields as anonymous reviewers to review all submitted manuscripts. These experts have rich academic backgrounds and experience, and can accurately evaluate the academic quality, originality, and suitability of manuscripts. The editorial department is committed to ensuring the rigor of the peer review process, while also making every effort to ensure a fast review cycle to meet the needs of authors and the academic community. Secondly, the editorial team of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is composed of a group of senior scholars and professionals with rich experience and professional knowledge in related fields. The editorial department is committed to assisting authors in improving their manuscripts, ensuring their academic accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Editors actively collaborate with authors, providing useful suggestions and feedback to promote the improvement and development of the manuscript. We believe that the support of the editorial department is one of the key factors in ensuring the quality of the journal. Finally, the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is renowned for its high- quality articles and strict academic standards. The editorial department is committed to publishing innovative and academically valuable research results to promote the development and progress of related fields. The International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is reasonably priced and ensures excellent service and quality ratio, allowing authors to obtain high-level academic publishing opportunities in an affordable manner. I hereby solemnly declare that the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews has a high level of credibility and superiority in terms of peer review process, editorial support, reasonable fees, and journal quality. Sincerely, Rui Tao.

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Rui Tao

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions I testity the covering of the peer review process, support from the editorial office, and quality of the journal.

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Khurram Arshad

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, we deeply appreciate the interest shown in our work and its publication. It has been a true pleasure to collaborate with you. The peer review process, as well as the support provided by the editorial office, have been exceptional, and the quality of the journal is very high, which was a determining factor in our decision to publish with you.

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Gomez Barriga Maria Dolores

The peer reviewers process is quick and effective, the supports from editorial office is excellent, the quality of journal is high. I would like to collabroate with Internatioanl journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews journal clinically in the future time.

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Lin Shaw Chin

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the trust placed in our team for the publication in your journal. It has been a true pleasure to collaborate with you on this project. I am pleased to inform you that both the peer review process and the attention from the editorial coordination have been excellent. Your team has worked with dedication and professionalism to ensure that your publication meets the highest standards of quality. We are confident that this collaboration will result in mutual success, and we are eager to see the fruits of this shared effort.

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Maria Dolores Gomez Barriga

Dear Dr. Jessica Magne, Editorial Coordinator 0f Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my utmost gratitude for your excellent work and for the dedication and speed in the publication process of my article titled "Navigating Innovation: Qualitative Insights on Using Technology for Health Education in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients." I am very satisfied with the peer review process, the support from the editorial office, and the quality of the journal. I hope we can maintain our scientific relationship in the long term.

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Dr Maria Dolores Gomez Barriga

Dear Monica Gissare, - Editorial Coordinator of Nutrition and Food Processing. ¨My testimony with you is truly professional, with a positive response regarding the follow-up of the article and its review, you took into account my qualities and the importance of the topic¨.

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Dr Maria Regina Penchyna Nieto

Dear Dr. Jessica Magne, Editorial Coordinator 0f Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, The review process for the article “The Handling of Anti-aggregants and Anticoagulants in the Oncologic Heart Patient Submitted to Surgery” was extremely rigorous and detailed. From the initial submission to the final acceptance, the editorial team at the “Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions” demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication. The reviewers provided constructive and detailed feedback, which was essential for improving the quality of our work. Communication was always clear and efficient, ensuring that all our questions were promptly addressed. The quality of the “Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions” is undeniable. It is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated exclusively to disseminating high-quality research in the field of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular interventions. The journal's impact factor is currently under evaluation, and it is indexed in reputable databases, which further reinforces its credibility and relevance in the scientific field. I highly recommend this journal to researchers looking for a reputable platform to publish their studies.

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Dr Marcelo Flavio Gomes Jardim Filho

Dear Editorial Coordinator of the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing! "I would like to thank the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing for including and publishing my article. The peer review process was very quick, movement and precise. The Editorial Board has done an extremely conscientious job with much help, valuable comments and advices. I find the journal very valuable from a professional point of view, thank you very much for allowing me to be part of it and I would like to participate in the future!”

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Zsuzsanna Bene

Dealing with The Journal of Neurology and Neurological Surgery was very smooth and comprehensive. The office staff took time to address my needs and the response from editors and the office was prompt and fair. I certainly hope to publish with this journal again.Their professionalism is apparent and more than satisfactory. Susan Weiner

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Dr Susan Weiner

My Testimonial Covering as fellowing: Lin-Show Chin. The peer reviewers process is quick and effective, the supports from editorial office is excellent, the quality of journal is high. I would like to collabroate with Internatioanl journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews.

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Lin-Show Chin

My experience publishing in Psychology and Mental Health Care was exceptional. The peer review process was rigorous and constructive, with reviewers providing valuable insights that helped enhance the quality of our work. The editorial team was highly supportive and responsive, making the submission process smooth and efficient. The journal's commitment to high standards and academic rigor makes it a respected platform for quality research. I am grateful for the opportunity to publish in such a reputable journal.

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Sonila Qirko

My experience publishing in International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews was exceptional. I Come forth to Provide a Testimonial Covering the Peer Review Process and the editorial office for the Professional and Impartial Evaluation of the Manuscript.

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Luiz Sellmann