The association between autonomic dysfunction and survival in male patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary report

Publication

The association between autonomic dysfunction and survival in male patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary report

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 1, 2010

Fadul Nada, Strasser Florian, Palmer J Lynn, Yusuf Syed Wamique, Guo Ying, Li Zhijun, Allo Julio, Bruera Eduardo

Citation

Fadul N, Strasser F, Palmer J, Yusuf S, Guo Y, Li Z, Allo J, Bruera E. The association between autonomic dysfunction and survival in male patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary report. J Pain Symptom Manage 2010; 39:283-90.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Pain Symptom Manage 2010; 39

Publication Date

Feb 1, 2010

Issn Electronic

1873-6513

Pages

283-90

Brief description/objective

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (AD) is a common syndrome in patients with advanced cancer. It is associated with decreased survival in several patient populations, including diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and neurological diseases. Based on this evidence, we hypothesized that autonomic dysfunction is associated with decreased survival in patients with advanced cancer.