April 27, 2016Open Access
View Full PaperClinical neurocardiology defining the value of neuroscience‐based cardiovascular therapeutics
Key Result
Neuroscience-based cardiovascular therapeutics and neuromodulatory strategies are reviewed regarding their role in mitigating the progression of cardiovascular diseases.
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Cardiovascular diseases
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Neuroscience-based cardiovascular therapeutics
Abstract
The autonomic nervous system regulates all aspects of normal cardiac function, and is recognized to play a critical role in the pathophysiology of many cardiovascular diseases. As such, the value of neuroscience-based cardiovascular therapeutics is increasingly evident. This White Paper reviews the current state of understanding of human cardiac neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, pathophysiology in specific disease conditions, autonomic testing, risk stratification, and neuromodulatory strategies to mitigate the progression of cardiovascular diseases.