Basal ganglia and functions of the autonomic nervous system

Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2002 Dec;22(5-6):645-54. doi: 10.1023/a:1021844605250.

Abstract

1. The aim of this mini-review was to describe an underrecognized but important aspect of the basal ganglia diseases, the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that patients suffer owing to the degenerative process affecting these structures, mainly Parkinson's disease. 2. We analyze the most prevalent autonomic abnormalities in these patients from an experimental and clinical point of view.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autonomic Nervous System / pathology
  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology*
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Basal Ganglia / pathology
  • Basal Ganglia / physiopathology*
  • Body Temperature Regulation / physiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology*
  • Urination Disorders / etiology
  • Urination Disorders / physiopathology