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Síndrome de Shy-Drager; Hipotensión ortostática neurológica; Síndrome de Shy-McGee-Drager; Síndrome de Parkinson plus; AMS-P; AMS-C
La atrofia multisistémica (AMS) es una rara afección que causa síntomas similares al mal de Parkinson. Sin embargo, los pacientes con esta enfermedad presentan un daño más generalizado a la parte del sistema nervioso que controla funciones importantes, como la frecuencia cardíaca, la presión arterial y la sudoración.
La causa se desconoce. La atrofia multisistémica se desarrolla gradualmente y con mucha frecuencia se diagnostica en hombres mayores de 60 años.
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