Otto Appenzeller, Guillaume J. Lamotte, Elizabeth A. Coon

Introduction to Clinical Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System: Volume 2

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introduction to Clinical Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System: Sixth edition, Volume Two is an all-encompassing reference to the autonomic nervous system's function, dysfunction and pathology. This updated volume describes the role of the autonomic nervous system in circadian rhythms, sleep and wakefulness, aging, exercise, and its role in pain perception. Additional chapters focus on disorders causing autonomic dysfunction, including spinal cord injuries, autonomic neuropathies, trophic disorders, progressive autonomic failure, autonomic adaptations in space and hypoxia, and autonomic testing in the laboratory. This book will help readers become well-equipped to care for patients with autonomic disorders and guide research endeavors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Academic Press / Elsevier Science & Technology
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2021-0-02501-3
• 6. Aufl.
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. August 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 960g
• ISBN-13: 9780323960113
• ISBN-10: 0323960111
• Artikelnr.: 64295987

Autorenporträt

Dr. Appenzeller MD, PhD is Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico in the Departments of Neurology and Medicine. He is also President of the New Mexico Health Enhancement and Marathon Clinics.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Circadian rhythms 2. Sleep and wakefulness 3. The Pupil 4. Trophic disorders 5. Pain perception and the autonomic nervous system 6. Biofeedback and operant conditioning 7. Aging and exercise 8 Autonomic neuropathies 9. Progressive autonomic failures 10. Paraplegia and tetraplegia 11. Autonomic adaptation to hypoxia; mountain medicine 12. The autonomic nervous system in space exploration 13. Testing autonomic function