Key result
Autonomic dysfunction is common in dementia, and management relies on pragmatic approaches and evidence imputed from Parkinson's disease trials due to a lack of dementia-specific clinical trials.
Why the study?
Autonomic dysfunction is common in dementia, particularly in Lewy body dementias, prompting a review of the evidence for autonomic dysfunction, common symptoms, and potential management options.
Management of autonomic dysfunction in dementia currently relies on pragmatic recommendations and evidence extrapolated from Parkinson's disease, emphasizing the urgent need for dementia-specific clinical trials.
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Pragmatic autonomic management in dementia should draw from Parkinson's data; leaves open urgent need for dementia-specific trials.
Louise Allan (2019) conducted a review in Autonomic dysfunction in dementia syndromes. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management was evaluated. Autonomic dysfunction is common in dementia, and management relies on pragmatic approaches and evidence imputed from Parkinson's disease trials due to a lack of dementia-specific clinical trials.
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