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Review
. 2020 Aug;30(4):295-297.
doi: 10.1007/s10286-020-00702-4. Epub 2020 Jun 11.

Autonomic function testing in the COVID-19 pandemic: an American Autonomic Society position statement

Juan J Figueroa  1 , William P Cheshire  2 , Victoria E Claydon  3 , Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann  4 , Amanda Peltier  5 , Wolfgang Singer  6 , Howard Snapper  7 , Steven Vernino  8 , Satish R Raj  9   10 ; American Autonomic Society
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Autonomic function testing in the COVID-19 pandemic: an American Autonomic Society position statement

Juan J Figueroa et al. Clin Auton Res. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

COVID-19 is a global pandemic that is wreaking havoc with the health and economy of much of human civilization. In this document from the American Autonomic Society, we identify the potential risks of exposure to patients, physicians, and allied healthcare staff. We provide guidance for conducting autonomic function testing safely in this environment.

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