Paola SandroniCambridge University PressEdition: Illustrated, 8/13/2015EAN 9781107400443, ISBN10: 1107400449Paperback, 194 pages, 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.2 cmLanguage: EnglishClinical case studies have long been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. They emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directed learning – all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. This book is based on the unique autonomic program at the Mayo Clinic, comprising an autonomic laboratory that studies over 4000 patients annually. The authors teach using actual patient material and laboratory recordings to clarify complex autonomic syndromes. Important and common disorders like neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and distal small fiber neuropathy are described in some detail. There are also fascinating uncommon autonomic syndromes described succinctly and clearly. Emphasis is given to clarifying what is real and highlighting those changes that mimic autonomic dysfunction. Providing a broad breadth of coverage with many clinical examples, the book will be of interest to residents and non-specialist practitioners in neurology and cardiology.PrefaceIntroductionCase 1. Probable Lewy body diseaseCase 2. Multiple system atrophycerebellar typeCase 3. Multiple system atrophypredominantly parkinsonismCase 4. Multiple system atrophypredominantly parkinsonismCase 5. Pure autonomic failureCase 6. Pure autonomic failureCase 7. Acute autonomic ganglionopathyCase 8. Acute autonomic ganglionopathyCase 9. Acute autonomic ganglionopathyCase 10. Acute autonomic ganglionopathyCase 11. Chronic idiopathic anhidrosisCase 12. Pseudo chronic idiopathic anhidrosisCase 13. AmyloidosisCase 14. AmyloidosisCase 15. LeprosyCase 16. Dopaminebeta-hydrogenase deficiencyCase 17. Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type ICase 18. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome with hyperadrenergic stormsCase 19. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndromeCase 20. Brainstem dysfunctionCase 21. Baroreflex dysfunctionCase 22. Diabetic neuropathyCase 23. Severe diabetic autonomic neuropathyCase 24. Complex regional pain syndromeCase 25. Pseudo-autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy (median arcuate ligament syndrome)Case 26. ErythromelalgiaCase 27. Hypothalamic dysfunctionCase 28. PheochromocytomaCase 29. SyncopeCase 30. Harlequin's syndromeCase 31. Ross' syndromeCase 32. Autoimmune encephalopathy with autonomic manifestationsVignettesIndex.
