Autonomic failure involves both the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems, however it is failure of the sympathetic system which produces most symptoms.
Classically the patient is a middle-aged male who complains of impotence, inability to sweat and postural blackouts when standing up.
Commonly autonomic failure is associated with systemic disease, neurodegenerative disorders or drugs effects.
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