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. 2019 Aug 5;42(2):190–194. doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2018-0333

Table 2. Medical conditions reported by Parkinson’s disease patients indicated for deep brain stimulation.

Medical condition n (%) Medical condition n (%)
High blood pressure 12 (22) Backache 2 (3.7)
Dyslipidemia 6 (11) Arrhythmia 2 (3.7)
Diabetes mellitus II 5 (9.3) Asthma 1 (2)
Ischemic heart disease 2 (3.7) Osteoporosis 1 (2)
Herniated disc 2 (3.7) Hypothyroidism 1 (2)

Six patients (11% of the total sample) reported two or more medical conditions.