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Neurological perspectives of autonomic dysfunctions /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Freeman, Peter (Neurologist) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Biomedical/Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2016]
Colección:Neurology--laboratory and clinical research development series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • NEUROLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTIONS; NEUROLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTIONS; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS; PREFACE; Chapter 1: AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: FROM NON-INVASIVE TESTING TO CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE; ABSTRACT; INTRODUCTION; 1. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM; The Sympathovagal Balance; 1.1. Sympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System; 1.1.1. Sympathetic Functioning in Response to "Fight-or-Flight"Reaction; 1.2. Parasympathetic Division of the Autonomic Nervous System.
  • 1.2.1. Parasympathetic Nervous System Functioning1.3. Neurotransmitters of the Autonomic Nervous System; 1.3.1. Acetylcholine
  • Synthesis, Degradation, Duration of Action; 1.3.2. Noradrenaline
  • Synthesis, Degradation, Duration of Action; 1.3.3. Receptors of the Autonomic Nervous System; 1.4. Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System; 1.4.1. Subcortical and Cortical Brain Components; 1.4.2. Brainstem Areas; Hypothalamus; Amygdala; Anterior Cingulate Cortex; Insular Cortex; Periaqueductal Gray; Parabrachial Complex; Nucleus of the Solitary Tract; The Regions of the Ventrolateral Medulla.
  • Ventromedial Medulla2. AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TESTING; 2.1. Cardiovascular System; 2.1.1. Tests of Cardiovagal Function; 2.1.1.1. Deep Breathing Test; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of the Results; 2.1.1.2. Valsalva Manoeuvre; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of the Results; 2.1.1.3. Active Orthostasis
  • Standing; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.1.1.4. Passive Orthostasis
  • "Head-up Tilt Test"; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results.
  • 2.1.1.5. Mental Arithmetic StressIndication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.1.2. Heart Rate Variability; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of the Short-Term Heart Rate Variability SpectralAnalysis; High-Frequency Component of the Heart Rate Variability
  • HF-HRV(0.15-0.4 Hz); Low-Frequency Component of Heart Rate Variability(LF-HRV: 0.04-0.15 Hz); Interpretation of the Short-Term Heart Rate Variability NonlinearAnalysis; Symbolic Dynamics; Time Irreversibility; 2.2. Testing of Sympathetic Function; Baroreflex Control.
  • Baroreflex Assessment2.2.1. Blood Pressure Response to the Valsalva Manoeuvre; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.2.2. Hand Grip Test
  • Isometric Exercise; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.2.3. Cold Pressor Stress; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.2.4. Blood Pressure Response to Posture Changes; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method; Interpretation of Results; 2.2.5. Sympathetic Cholinergic System Functioning; Indication; Physiological Principle; Method.