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Autonomic dysfunction in parkinsonian LRRK2 mutation carriers.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Oct 2013
Tijero Beatriz, Gómez Esteban Juan Carlos, Somme Johanne, Llorens Verónica, Lezcano Elena, Martinez Ana, Rodríguez Trinidad, Berganzo Koldo, Zarranz Juan José
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare autonomic function in PD symptomatic carriers of the LRRK2 mutations and idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD) patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied 25 PD patients: 12 with the LRRK2 mutation (6 G2019S and 6 R1441G), and 13 with iPD. All patients underwent blood pressure and heart rate monitoring during head up tilt, Valsalva maneuver and deep breathing,...
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