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Do changes of ANS in migraine subjects play a pathogenetic role?

The Journal of Headache and Pain volume 2, pages s73–s77 (2001)Cite this article

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Migraine, characterized by several autonomic disturbances both during and between attacks, suggests an involvement of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). To clarify the role of the ANS in migraine pathogenesis, we reviewed the major studies on autonomic function. The results of these investigations are contradictory, suggesting hypo– and hyperfunctioning of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

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  1. Institute of Neurology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

    Pietro Cortelli

  2. Institute of Neurology, University of Bologna, Via Ugo Foscolo 7, I-40123, Bologna, Italy

    Sabina Cevoli, Giuseppe Bonavina, Fabiola Magnifico & Giulia Pierangeli

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Correspondence to Giulia Pierangeli.

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Cortelli, P., Cevoli, S., Bonavina, G. et al. Do changes of ANS in migraine subjects play a pathogenetic role?. J Headache Pain 2 (Suppl 1), s73–s77 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s101940170014

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