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Erschienen in: Clinical Autonomic Research 6/2007

01.12.2007 | RESEARCH LETTER

Difficulties in the diagnosis of autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

verfasst von: Beata Labuz-Roszak, MD, Prof. Krystyna Pierzchala

Erschienen in: Clinical Autonomic Research | Ausgabe 6/2007

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Abstract

Autonomic function was assessed in 24 patients with multiple sclerosis using a questionnaire, cardiovascular reflex tests and sympathetic skin responses. Most patients had some degree of dysautonomia.
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Metadaten
Titel
Difficulties in the diagnosis of autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
verfasst von
Beata Labuz-Roszak, MD
Prof. Krystyna Pierzchala
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2007
Verlag
D. Steinkopff-Verlag
Erschienen in
Clinical Autonomic Research / Ausgabe 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0959-9851
Elektronische ISSN: 1619-1560
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-007-0443-y

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