The
Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, Fourth Edition aims to provide a concise and accessible overview of autonomic neuroscience for students, scientists, and clinicians.
In spite of its compact size, its 144 chapters draw on the expertise of more than 175 basic scientists and clinicians and discusses key information on how the autonomic nervous system controls the body, particularly in response to stress. This fourth edition builds upon the principles of the prior editions, while focusing on the translational crossover between basic and clinical research. In addition to comprehensively covering all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology, the new edition features exciting topics such as psychopharmacology and decoding and modulating nerve function.
Features:- Concise and practical information on the autonomic nervous system
- Discusses all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology
- New content on psychopharmacology and modulating nerve function
Contents Overview- I. Introduction
- II. Biochemical and Pharmacological Mechanisms
- III. Autonomic Physiology
- IV. Autonomic Response to Environmental Challenges
- V. Pathophysiological Mechanisms
- VI. Evaluation of Autonomic Function
- VII. Cardiovascular Disorders
- VIII. Congenital Autonomic Disorders
- X. Autonomic Synucleinopathies
- . Peripheral Autonomic Disorders
- XI. Autonomic Syndromes
- XII. Special Clinical Conditions
- XIII. Management of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
- XIV. Autonomic Neuromodulation as a Treatment Strategy
- XV. Novel Approaches in Autonomic Neuroscience
