Autonomic assessment of cardiovascular disease.
Autonomic dysfunction plays a major role in the pathophysiology of many medical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disorders and diabetes mellitus. This article describes some of the methods used to assess cardiovascular autonomic function, and concentrates on the techniques that have a current or potential clinical application.
Greenwood
J P
JP
St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
Durham
N P
NP
Nolan
J
J
D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000294:innervation*; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods