Josefina Hernandez Cervantes

Dr. Josefina Hernandez Cervantes


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 November 2025 in Clinics and Practice
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FGFrancisco Javier González-López
Francisco Javier González-López
JCJosefina Hernandez Cervantes
Josefina Hernandez Cervantes
SRSol Ramírez-Ochoa
Sol Ramírez-Ochoa
GCGabino Cervantes-Guevara
Gabino Cervantes-Guevara
GCGuillermo A. Cervantes-Cardona
Guillermo A. Cervantes-Cardona
Enrique Cervantes-PérezEnrique Cervantes-Pérez
Enrique Cervantes-Pérez
Background/Objectives: Phrenic nerve conduction (PNC) studies are essential for evaluating respiratory dysfunction and neuromuscular disorders. Despite international reference data, no normative values exist for the Mexican population. This study aimed to establish reference values for PNC latency and amplitude in healthy Mexican adults. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between June 2022 and February 2023 including healthy adults (>18 years). Bilateral PNC studies were performed using surface electrodes and a 4-channel stimulation device. Latency and amplitude were recorded, and demographic and anthropometric data were collected. Results: Fifty subjects (22 women, 44%; 28 men, 56%) were enrolled. Mean latency was 6.10 ms (SD ± 1.48), and mean amplitude was 0.60 mV (SD ± 0.20). Significant differences were observed in left phrenic nerve latency between women and men (median 5.83 vs. 6.37 ms, p = 0.0348) and in amplitude between left and right phrenic nerves (0.55 vs. 0.65 mV, p = 0.0036). No significant correlations were found between latency and age or between amplitude and thoracic perimeter; however, the correlation coefficient suggests a positive relationship for both that should be confirmed in future studies with a larger sample size. Conclusions: This is the first report of PNC normative values in Mexican adults. Findings are consistent with international data and provide locally relevant reference values. Larger multicenter studies are warranted to validate and expand these results.