84637 - Neuropathophysiology 6 (Clinical ANS)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the knowledge and ability to understand the basics of Autonomic Nervous System functions and dysfunctions.

Course contents

Syncopes: definition, clinical and instrumental diagnosis.
Autonomic dysfunctions in neurodegenerative diseases: definition, clinical and instrumental diagnosis.
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and supine hypertension: definition, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, therapy.

Teaching methods

Interactive frontal lessons

Assessment methods

Written examination with multiple-choice questions and answers and Oral examination

Teaching tools

Slides

Video of clinical cases

Office hours

See the website of Giovanna Calandra Buonaura