Characterization of the symptoms of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and their impact from a survey of patients and caregivers

Characterization of the symptoms of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and their impact from a survey of patients and caregivers

Abstract Background Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) results from impaired vasoconstriction due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system and is commonly associated with Parkinson disease (PD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and pure autonomic failure. nOH can increase the risk of falls...

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Main Authors: Daniel O. Claassen, Charles H. Adler, L. Arthur Hewitt, Christopher Gibbons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
Parkinson disease
Multiple system atrophy
Quality of life
Disease burden
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-018-1129-x

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