Assessment of human sympathetic nervous system activity from measurements of norepinephrine turnover.
Key result
The review highlights the need for improved clinical tests to assess the role of sympathetic nervous system dysfunction in diseases such as essential hypertension, cardiac failure, and cirrhosis.
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Review
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Implication
Current sympathetic assessments may limit precision in hypertension and HF; leaves open validated tools for clinical use.
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Population
Sympathetic nervous system dysfunction
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Exposure / Comparator
Measurements of norepinephrine turnover
Highlights the need for better clinical tests to assess sympathetic nervous system dysfunction in cardiovascular and systemic diseases.
Cite This Study
Esler et al. (1988) conducted a review in Sympathetic nervous system dysfunction. Measurements of norepinephrine turnover was evaluated. The review highlights the need for improved clinical tests to assess the role of sympathetic nervous system dysfunction in diseases such as essential hypertension, cardiac failure, and cirrhosis.