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Ramesh Khurana, M.D., FAAN, FAHS
Neurologist, Union Memorial Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor in Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Topics and Objectives:
- Orthostatic Intolerance
- review the orthostatic cardiovascular response in normal individuals
- discuss various clinical presentations of orthostatic intolerance
- explore possible mechanisms of various types of orthostatic intolerance
- learn the management of orthostatic intolerance
- Clinical Examination of the Autonomic Nervous System
- review the various elements involved in history taking regarding the autonomic nervous system
- review the bedside examination of autonomic function
- learn the value of clinical evaluation as a guide to laboratory tests
- Laboratory Evaluation of the Autonomic Nervous System
- learn the approved and standardized non-invasive tests of autonomic function
- discuss performance and interpretation of these tests
- understand the usefulness of autonomic tests in localization of lesions and in diagnosing autonomic disorders.
Distance Willing to Travel: Any
Practice Location: Baltimore, MD
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