Purpose Ross syndrome (RS) is characterized by selective involvement of post-ganglionic skin sympathetic nerve fibres. We report a follow-up study in 4 patients to clarify whether in RS autonomic dysfunction spreads affecting also cardiovascular system. Methods The patients underwent cardiovascular reflexes (CVR) and microneurography recording of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) for a follow-up mean period of 5 years. Results CVR and MSNA were normal at baseline and unchanged over the follow-up. Conclusions Cardiovascular autonomic system is spared in RS differently from skin autonomic activity dysfunction which progress over time. However, before drawing any definite conclusion, a large cohort of patients needs to be studied.
Fileccia, E., Liguori, R., Cortelli, P., Donadio, V. (2017). Absent cardiac and muscle sympathetic nerve activities involvement in Ross syndrome: A follow-up study. AUTONOMIC NEUROSCIENCE: BASIC & CLINICAL, 208, 161-164 [10.1016/j.autneu.2017.08.003].
Absent cardiac and muscle sympathetic nerve activities involvement in Ross syndrome: A follow-up study
Fileccia, E.;Liguori, R.;Cortelli, P.;
2017
Abstract
Purpose Ross syndrome (RS) is characterized by selective involvement of post-ganglionic skin sympathetic nerve fibres. We report a follow-up study in 4 patients to clarify whether in RS autonomic dysfunction spreads affecting also cardiovascular system. Methods The patients underwent cardiovascular reflexes (CVR) and microneurography recording of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) for a follow-up mean period of 5 years. Results CVR and MSNA were normal at baseline and unchanged over the follow-up. Conclusions Cardiovascular autonomic system is spared in RS differently from skin autonomic activity dysfunction which progress over time. However, before drawing any definite conclusion, a large cohort of patients needs to be studied.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
