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Table 1 Results of autonomic function tests and outcomes for treated and untreated patients

From: Autonomic function in a prevalent Tanzanian population with Parkinson’s disease and its relationship to disease duration and 5-year mortality

Untreated patients (n = 26)

 

Heart rate response to standing

4 (23.5%) abnormal, 13 (76.5%) normal, 9 assessment not completed

BP response to hand grip

11 (50%) abnormal, 11 (50%) normal, 4 assessment not completed

BP response to standing

1 (3.8%) abnormal, 25 (96.2%) normal

One or more abnormal tests

14 (53.8%)

Died by 5-year follow-up

10 (38.5%)

Treated patients (n = 3)

 

Heart rate response to standing

1 (33.3%) abnormal, 2 (66.7%) normal

BP response to hand grip

2 (66.7%) abnormal, 1 (33.3%) normal

BP response to standing

1 (33.3%) abnormal, 2 (66.7%) normal

One or more abnormal tests

2 (66.7%)

Died by 5-year follow-up

2 (66.7%)

  1. BP = blood pressure.