Autonomic neuropathy in acute intermittent porphyria. Issue 10 (October 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Laiwah, A C; Macphee, G J; Boyle, P; Moore, M R; Goldberg, A
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 48:Issue 10(1985)
• Page Start: 1025
• Page End: 1030
• Publication Date: 1985-10
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.48.10.1025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Autonomic function was assessed in subjects with acute intermittent porphyria and age- and sex-matched controls using five different bedside tests of cardiovascular reflexes. During the acute attack both parasympathetic and sympathetic tests were impaired, but subsequently improved during remission. Early parasympathetic dysfunction was also detected during remission and in latent asymptomatic acute intermittent porphyria.