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Pure Autonomic Failure.

Elizabeth A Coon¹, Wolfgang Singer¹, Phillip A Low¹

¹Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

|September 14, 2019

Summary

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Pure autonomic failure (PAF) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system, causing orthostatic hypotension. It involves peripheral alpha-synuclein deposits and can progress to central nervous system synucleinopathies.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

Background:

Pure autonomic failure (PAF), also known as Bradbury-Eggleston syndrome, is a neurodegenerative disorder.
It primarily affects the autonomic nervous system, leading to symptoms like orthostatic hypotension and syncope.
Dysfunction can also impact genitourinary, bowel, and thermoregulatory systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the clinical and pathological characteristics of Pure Autonomic Failure.
To highlight the diagnostic challenges and multidisciplinary treatment needs for PAF patients.
To discuss the progression of PAF and its relationship to other synucleinopathies.

Main Methods:

Clinical case descriptions and pathological findings in Pure Autonomic Failure.
Review of literature on Bradbury-Eggleston syndrome and autonomic dysfunction.
Analysis of alpha-synuclein deposition in affected tissues.

Main Results:

Pure Autonomic Failure presents with orthostatic hypotension and syncope, typically in midlife or later.
Pathological hallmark is peripheral alpha-synuclein deposition.
Patients may exhibit multi-systemic autonomic dysfunction requiring specialized care.

Conclusions:

Pure Autonomic Failure is a distinct neurodegenerative disorder of the autonomic nervous system.
Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for patient care.
Understanding PAF's pathology is key to differentiating it from and managing its progression into other synucleinopathies.