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ArticleCase reports in neurology

Pure Autonomic Failure with Asymptomatic Hypertensive Urgency: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Alwaleed Aljohar, Taim Muayqil, Abdulrahman Aldeeri, Anwar Jammah, Ahmad Hersi, Khalid Alhabib

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Alwaleed AljoharDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Taim MuayqilDivision of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman AldeeriDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Anwar JammahDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad HersiDepartment of Adult Cardiology, King Fahad Cardiac Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid AlhabibDepartment of Adult Cardiology, King Fahad Cardiac Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University · SAKing Khalid University Hospital · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We report the case study of a 70-year-old gentleman who presented with isolated, slowly progressive dizziness after prolonged standing and was eventually diagnosed with pure autonomic failure. Initially, his symptoms improved with the use of midodrine and fludrocortisone, but gradually became refractory and disabling. Despite multiple therapeutic interventions, his symptoms persisted along with worsening supine hypertension. We discuss the challenges faced in the treatment of an uncommon condition and discuss the clinical utility of performing serial 24-h ambulatory monitoring to detect subclinical blood pressure fluctuations.

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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoringOrthostatic hypotensionPure autonomic failureSaudi ArabiaSupine hypertension

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PMID30687067
PMCPMC6341310
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