Why the study?
Do autonomic neuropathy tests (Valsalva, deep breathing, tilting) distinguish between diabetics with and without symptoms of autonomic neuropathy?
Population
65 individuals, comprising 24 asymptomatic diabetics with peripheral neuropathy, 17 diabetics with symptoms…
Comparison
Autonomic neuropathy testing vs Healthy controls and comparison between diabetic…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Abnormal brake index on tilting was associated with symptomatic AN in diabetes; leaves open whether tilt testing improves specificity over deep breathing.
Do autonomic neuropathy tests (Valsalva, deep breathing, tilting) distinguish between diabetics with and without symptoms of autonomic neuropathy?
The tilt table test is more specific than deep breathing for identifying symptomatic autonomic neuropathy in diabetic patients.
Sundkvist et al. (1982) studied this question.
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