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Steven Lawrence¹, Bridget R Mueller², Patrick Kwon³

¹Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, USA.

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Summary

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Principal component analysis revealed seven distinct autonomic neuropathy (AN) phenotypes in 209 participants. These findings highlight the complex interplay between adrenergic function and other autonomic domains.

Keywords:

Autonomic function tests Autonomic neuropathy Phenotyping Physiology Principal component analysis (PCA)

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Background:

Autonomic neuropathy (AN) presents with diverse clinical manifestations.
Understanding distinct AN phenotypes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Previous classifications may not fully capture the spectrum of autonomic dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and characterize distinct autonomic neuropathy (AN) phenotypes.
To explore the relationship between adrenergic function and other autonomic domains.
To provide a more nuanced classification of autonomic dysfunction.

Main Methods:

Principal component analysis was applied to data from 209 participants.
Standardized autonomic function tests were performed, including sudomotor axon reflex testing, heart rate, and blood pressure variability during various maneuvers (tilt, Valsalva, deep breathing).

Main Results:

Seven distinct clusters representing different AN phenotypes were identified.
These included normal function, hyperadrenergic states, and various degrees of hypo- or mixed adrenergic autonomic neuropathy.
A phenotype with mild, balanced deficits across parasympathetic, sympathetic, and sudomotor domains was also observed.

Conclusions:

Autonomic neuropathy is heterogeneous, with distinct phenotypes.
Adrenergic function is complexly related to parasympathetic and sudomotor function.
These identified phenotypes may aid in refining diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for autonomic disorders.