Evaluation and Management of Autonomic Disorders: A Case-Based Practical Guide

Description

This book approaches the basic features of autonomic dysfunction in a practical way, complemented by an examination of unique and didactic case reports. Unlike other books on autonomic disorders, its goal is to provide a brief, practical and ready to use resource for physicians faced with patients’ autonomic complaints. Autonomic dysfunctions are specific disorders that affect or are related to the autonomic nervous system. Despite being primarily a field of neurology, it also has important ties to cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and many other medical specialties. Moreover, as the action of the autonomous system tends to be diffuse, affecting different systems and organs throughout the body, its disorders may present a complex and multifaceted background, complicating its diagnosis, clinical evaluation and management. Thus, it is important to gather all the relevant information about autonomic dysfunction in a handy and practical way, providing an accessible guide for professionals and practitioners across a wide range of specialties. The content presented in this book is divided into two main parts: In the first part, the general principles of autonomic dysfunction are discussed. Here the reader will find information on the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the nervous system, the classification of autonomic disorders, general evaluation of these disorders and the principles of their management. In the second part, clinical cases for the most important autonomic disorders are presented and discussed in detail, particularly in light of their special importance for differential diagnosis. Using a clinical case-based approach, Evaluation and Management of Autonomic Disorders offers readers – primarily but not exclusively general practitioners in the fields of neurology, internal medicine, family medicine and cardiology – rapid access to the information required for the evaluation and management of these complex patients. Front Matter ....Pages i-viii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 3-18 Classification of Autonomic Disorders (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 19-24 General Evaluation of Autonomic Disorders (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 25-29 Principles of Management of Autonomic Disorders (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 31-42 Front Matter ....Pages 43-43 Acute or Subacute Pure Generalized Autonomic Failure (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 45-52 Pure Autonomic Failure (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 53-58 Chronic Autonomic Failure Associated with Parkinsonism, Ataxia or Dementia (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 59-72 Autonomic Failure in Chronic Peripheral Neuropathy (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 73-86 Autonomic Failure in Subacute Sensory Ganglioneuronopathies (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 87-94 Autonomic Failure and Acute Motor Weakness (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 95-101 Distal Painful Autonomic Neuropathy (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 103-108 Orthostatic Intolerance (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 109-122 Autonomic Hyperactivity (Juan Idiaquez, Eduardo Benarroch, Martin Nogues)....Pages 123-129 Back Matter ....Pages 131-137