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Quantitative Autonomic Testing
Published on: July 19, 2011
Autonomic testing in healthy subjects: preliminary observations
Gisela Chelimsky1, Sarah Ialacci, Thomas C Chelimsky
1Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. gchelimsky@mcw.edu
Autonomic testing in healthy females revealed decreased or absent sudomotor function in some locations. These findings suggest caution when interpreting autonomic test results in the general population.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physiology
Background:
- Autonomic testing is a clinical tool.
- The prevalence of autonomic variants in healthy individuals is largely unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report autonomic testing results in healthy adult females.
- To investigate the occurrence of sudomotor dysfunction in a non-patient population.
Main Methods:
- Autonomic function tests were performed.
- Data were collected from healthy females over 18 years of age.
Main Results:
- Reduced or absent sudomotor function was observed in 1-2 locations in healthy females.
- These findings indicate potential autonomic variations in the general population.
Conclusions:
- Physicians should exercise caution when interpreting autonomic testing results.
- Further research is needed to establish the prevalence of these autonomic findings in larger populations.
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