Abstract
Thirteen patients with autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia were investigated for autonomic functions using standard tests. Patients showed no significant reduction in parasympathetic responses as measured by heart rate response to slow breathing and Valsalva manoeuvre. Measurement of blood pressure response to isometric exercise, cold exposure and 70° head-up tilt showed a significant decrease in sympathetic pressor response.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-150 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Apr 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- autonomic dysfunction
- hereditary ataxia
- parasympathetic
- sympathetic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology (medical)