Parkinson’s disease (PD): autonomic features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Parkinson’s disease (PD): autonomic features. Low baseline systolic blood pressure. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Cardiovascular dysfunction

  • Low baseline systolic blood pressure
  • Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
  • Cardiac autonomic dysfunction
  • Exercise-induced hypotension
  • Postprandial hypotension
  • Higher end-diastolic ventricular volumes
  • High frequency of atrial fibrillation

Bladder dysfunction

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Gastrointestinal dysfunction

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Sexual dysfunction: manifestations

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Sexual dysfunction: aggravating factors

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Excessive secretions

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Other autonomic features

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References

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