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Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a sporadic neurodegenerative disorder that affects adults. It is characterised by autonomic failure affecting many systems; cardiovascular, urinary, sexual, gastrointestinal and sudomotor, amongst others. In addition there are motor deficits, resulting in both parkinsonian and/or cerebellar features. This review will outline the clinical features, investigations and management of MSA, with a particular emphasis on autonomic failure.

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1. Neurovascular Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London at St. Mary’s Hospital, 2nd Floor, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Wing, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK
   Professor C. J. Mathias
2. Autonomic Unit, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
   Professor C. J. Mathias
3. Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
   Professor C. J. Mathias

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3. Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Mathias, C.J. (2006). Multiple system atrophy and autonomic failure. In: Riederer, P., Reichmann, H., Youdim, M.B.H., Gerlach, M. (eds) Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders. Journal of Neural Transmission. Supplementa, vol 70. Springer, Vienna . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-45295-0\_52

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