Isolated failure of autonomic noradrenergic neurotransmission. Evidence for impaired beta-hydroxylation of dopamine

N Engl J Med. 1986 Jun 5;314(23):1494-7. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198606053142307.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic Fibers / metabolism
  • Adrenergic Fibers / physiopathology*
  • Adult
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Blood Pressure / drug effects
  • Clonidine
  • Dopamine / blood
  • Dopamine / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxylation
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / etiology
  • Norepinephrine / blood
  • Norepinephrine / physiology*
  • Synaptic Transmission*
  • Tyramine
  • Yohimbine

Substances

  • Yohimbine
  • Clonidine
  • Dopamine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Tyramine