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[Diurnal blood pressure variation and autonomic nervous function]
1Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Diurnal blood pressure variation (DBPV) is abnormal in diseases like diabetes and Parkinson's. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction may cause these DBPV changes, but other factors also play a role.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
Context:
- Diurnal blood pressure variation (DBPV) is a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
- Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction is implicated in various chronic diseases.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between DBPV and ANS function in diabetes mellitus (DM), Parkinson's disease (PD), Shy-Drager syndrome (SDS), and cerebrovascular disease (CVD).
Summary:
- Abnormal DBPV patterns were observed in patients with DM, PD, SDS, and CVD.
- ANS dysfunction is a potential contributor to abnormal DBPV in these conditions.
- DBPV is influenced by a complex interplay of ANS, endocrine, renal, and lifestyle factors, limiting its sole use as an ANS marker.
Impact:
- Highlights the multifactorial nature of DBPV.
- Suggests potential therapeutic targets for managing blood pressure in neurological and metabolic disorders.
- Underscores the need for comprehensive assessment beyond ANS function for DBPV interpretation.