Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System

Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, Fourth Edition provides a concise and accessible overview of autonomic neuroscience for students, scientists and clinicians. In spite of its compact size, the book's 144 chapters draw on the expertise of more than 175 basic scientists and clinicians who discuss key information on how the autonomic nervous system controls the body, particularly in response to stress. This new edition also focuses on the translational crossover between basic and clinical research. In addition to comprehensively covering all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology, topics such as psychopharmacology decoding and modulating nerve function are also explored. Provides concise and practical information on the autonomic nervous system Discusses all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology Contains new content on psychopharmacology and modulating nerve function INDICE: I. IntroductionII. Biochemical and Pharmacological MechanismsIII. Autonomic PhysiologyIV. Autonomic Response to Environmental ChallengesV. Pathophysiological MechanismsVI. Evaluation of Autonomic FunctionVII. Cardiovascular DisordersVIII. Congenital Autonomic DisordersIX. Autonomic SynucleinopathiesX. Peripheral Autonomic DisordersXI. Autonomic SyndromesXII. Special Clinical ConditionsXIII. Management of Neurogenic Orthostatic HypotensionXIV. Autonomic Neuromodulation as a Treatment Strategy

• ISBN: 978-0-323-85492-4
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 800
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés