| Autonomic impairment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | |
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PMID: 16155429 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of motor neurones, but it is increasingly recognized to be a more disseminated disease. The autonomic nervous system may also be involved. Here we review the literature with specific emphasis on autonomic functions in ALS. RECENT STUDIES: Ample evidence exists for subclinical dysfunction of cardiovascular, sudomotor, gastrointestinal, salivary and lacrimal regulation, even in early ALS cases. Autonomic disturbances may lead to circulatory collapse or sudden death in respirator dependent patients. Several studies suggest the existence of sympathetic hyperactivity in ALS. We discuss some possible pathophysiological mechanisms of the subtle abnormalities and some clinical and treatment implications. SUMMARY: The wide range of autonomic involvement, together with results suggesting cognitive and extrapyramidal dysfunction, supports the view that ALS is a multisystem degenerative disease. |
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Authors:
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Rositsa Baltadzhieva; Tanya Gurevich; Amos D Korczyn |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in neurology Volume: 18 ISSN: 1350-7540 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Neurol. Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-09-12 Completed Date: 2006-03-14 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9319162 Medline TA: Curr Opin Neurol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 487-93 Citation Subset: IM |
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Neurology Department, Tel-Aviv Medical Center and the Sieratzki Chair of Neurology, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Israel. |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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complications* Animals Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology* Cognition Disorders / etiology Digestive System Physiological Phenomena Humans Pupil / physiology Sweat / physiology Urination / physiology |
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