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Autonomic involvement in Parkinsonian carriers of PARK2 gene mutations.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Jul 2015
Tijero Beatriz, Gabilondo Iñigo, Lezcano Elena, Teran-Villagrá Nuria, Llorens Verónica, Ruiz-Martinez Javier, Marti-Masso Jose Felix, Carmona M, Luquin Maria Rosario, Berganzo Koldo, Fernandez Ivan, Fernandez Manuel, Zarranz Juan José, Gómez-Esteban Juan Carlos
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to assess the presence of autonomic nervous system dysfunction in PARK2 mutation carriers. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of 8 PARK2 carriers (age: 60.1 ± 12.8 years) and 13 individuals with idiopathic PD (iPD) (age: 59.2 ± 8.9 years). Autonomic dysfunction was measured using the SCOPA-AUT questionnaire, non-invasive...
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