Neurological Assessment and Management of Autonomic Failure

Weekly Neurology Deep Dive - A review of recent impactful publications in the field of Neurology · May 9, 2026 · 22m

This comprehensive review details the neurological assessment and management of autonomic failure, focusing specifically on neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH). The text explains that this condition arises when nervous system damage prevents the body from maintaining stable blood pressure upon standing, often due to neurodegenerative synucleinopathies like Parkinson disease or multiple system atrophy. To diagnose these disorders, clinicians utilize orthostatic vital signs, specialized laboratory screenings, and advanced neuroimaging to differentiate between primary autonomic failures and…