title: Autonomic dysfunction.
abstract: The autonomic nervous system is closely involved in the majority of bodily functions. Different disease processes and a variety of drugs can result in autonomic dysfunction, some with minor but others with major consequences. This review considers factors which relate to the recognition, investigation and principles of management of such disorders.
authors.affiliation: Medical Unit, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Mathias
mesh_terms: D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D009435:Synaptic Transmission