- Docente: Giulia Pierangeli
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/26
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)
Learning outcomes
Developing an understanding of neuroanatomy, physiology and physiopathology of the Autonomic Nervous System functions. Developing skills in autonomic cardiovascular control testing and interpretation of the results.
Course contents
- The Autonomic Nervous System: hystorical notes, functions, symptoms
- Central and Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System neuroanatomy and physiology
- Autonomic control of the cardiovascular system
- Tests for the evaluation of cardiovascular autonomic control
- Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
- Transitory loss of consciousness
- Syncope
- Autonomic Nervous System neurodegenerative diseases
- Spinal lesions and autonomic dysfunctions
- The evaluation of the circadian rhythms of cardiovascular autonomic parameters
- Therapy of the orthostatic hypotension
Teaching methods
Traditional taught lectures. Discussion of clinical cases based on clinical history and videos of cardiovascular autonomic tests and circadian rhythms studies of autonomic parameters.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice test and oral examination
Teaching tools
Slides and videos
Office hours
See the website of Giulia Pierangeli