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Autonomic function was studied in a group of 11 patients with Holmes Adie Syndrome. Autonomie function was assessed by the measurement of cardiovascular reflexes. Heart rate responses to respiration, valsalva manoeuvre and standing were studied. The change in systolic blood pressure on moving from the lying to the standing position was measured. Abnormalities of parasympathetic function were found in three patients, compared with matched controls. Autonomie dysfunction in Holmes Adie Syndrome may be more widespread than previously suspected.
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Hope-Ross, M., Buchanan, T., Archer, D. et al. Autonomic function in Holmes Adie Syndrome. Eye 4, 607–612 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1990.85
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