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Systemic autonomic involvement in episodic cluster headache: a comparison between active and remission periods
The Journal of Headache and Pain volume 6, pages240–243(2005)
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In this study we compared systemic autonomic involvement in episodic cluster headache during active and silent periods. Seventeen patients were studied with sympathetic skin response, lying to standing test, Valsalva manoeuvre, deep breathing test and orthostatic hypotension evaluation. Each of them underwent these tests during active and silent periods. Values were then compared with normal controls. Our data show a parasympathetic, but not sympathetic, involvement. Moreover, this impairment seems to be “chronic”, as it persists beyond the active period.
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Meineri, P., Pellegrino, G., Rosso, M.G. et al. Systemic autonomic involvement in episodic cluster headache: a comparison between active and remission periods. J Headache Pain 6, 240–243 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-005-0196-8
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- Cluster headache
- Autonomic tests
- Vegetative nervous system