TY - JOUR T1 - Insights into the background of autonomic medicine JO - Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English edition) T2 - AU - Laranjo,Sérgio AU - Geraldes,Vera AU - Oliveira,Mário AU - Rocha,Isabel SN - 21742049 M3 - 10.1016/j.repce.2017.01.008 DO - 10.1016/j.repce.2017.01.008 UR - https://www.revportcardiol.org/en-insights-into-background-autonomic-medicine-articulo-S2174204917302921 AB - Knowledge of the physiology underlying the autonomic nervous system is pivotal for understanding autonomic dysfunction in clinical practice. Autonomic dysfunction may result from primary modifications of the autonomic nervous system or be secondary to a wide range of diseases that cause severe morbidity and mortality. Together with a detailed history and physical examination, laboratory assessment of autonomic function is essential for the analysis of various clinical conditions and the establishment of effective, personalized and precise therapeutic schemes. This review summarizes the main aspects of autonomic medicine that constitute the background of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction. ER -