Review
Research progress on autonomic dysfunction in dementia with Lewy bodies
Liu Fengzhi, Su Wen
Published 2024-01-04
Cite as Chin J Gen Pract, 2024, 23(1): 86-90. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20231026-00323
Abstract
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is the second most common type of neurodegenerative dementia. Autonomic dysfunction is a relatively common clinical manifestation in DLB patients, affecting various systems such as the cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, and sweating systems. Autonomic symptoms can have profound impact on the patients′ quality of life and can lead to complications affecting their life expectancy. This review summarizes the pathology, symptoms, examination and treatment of autonomic dysfunction in DLB to provide reference for clinicians.
Key words:
Dementia with Lewy bodies; Autonomic dysfunction; Clinical manifestation; Treatment
Contributor Information
Liu Fengzhi
Department of Neurology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing 100730, China
Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
Su Wen
Department of Neurology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing 100730, China
Graduate School, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China