The Association Between REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

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Authors

Amir Ashraf‐Ganjouei · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Kamyar Moradi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Hadi Aarabi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

AmirHussein Abdolalizadeh · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Seyedeh Zahra Kazemi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Amir Kasaeian · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Zahra Vahabi

Abstract

Our results indicate that PD-pRBD patients have more severe autonomic dysfunction. These results support the theory that PD patients can be categorized based on the clinical presentation, possibly representing differences in the disease pathophysiology.

Topics & Keywords

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments Restless Legs Syndrome Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Parkinson s Disease

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 747-755

DOI: 10.3233/jpd-202134

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