Central autonomic network -- Anatomy and function of the peripheral autonomic system -- Autonomic neurotransmission -- Autonomic pharmacology -- Evaluation of autonomic disorders -- Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension -- Postural tachycardia syndrome -- Baroreflex failure -- Syncope and other causes of transient loss of consciousness -- Disorders of sweating -- Neurogenic bladder and sexual dysfunction -- Gastrointestinal dysmotility -- Autonomic hyperactivity -- Neurodegenerative autonomic disorders -- Autonomic neuropathies -- Neuropathic pain disorders with autonomic component -- Autoimmune autonomic disorders -- Focal disorders of the cerebral hemispheres and brain stem -- Focal disorders of the spinal cord -- Chronic pain disorders with autonomic features.
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Summary
The purpose of this book is to present a focused approach to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the most common autonomic disorders that may present to the clinical neurologist. Autonomic Neurology is divided into 3 sections. The first section includes 5 chapters reviewing the anatomical and biochemical mechanisms of central and peripheral nervous system control of autonomic function, principles of autonomic pharmacology, and a clinical and laboratory approach to the diagnosis of autonomic disorders. The second section focuses on the pathophysiology and management of orthostatic.
