- Docente: Giovanna Calandra Buonaura
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/26
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)
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from Nov 05, 2025 to Nov 19, 2025
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.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
Slides
Video of clinical cases
Office hours
See the website of Giovanna Calandra Buonaura