Cardiovascular Autonomic Function: From Bench to Bedside—2nd Edition
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 438
Special Issue Editors
Interests: autonomic nervous system; cardiovascular diseases; neurogenic hypertension; cardiac autonomic modulation; heart rate variability; dysautonomia
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Interests: autonomic function; physiology; pathophysiology and evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary physiological processes and is essential in controlling most of the body's organ systems through a series of neural reflexes. It is also responsible for modulating and adapting the function of all organs to constantly changing external and internal conditions to maintain the body's homeostasis.
Dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system are associated with the development of various diseases and underlie major, common internal and neurological conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease). Recently, neuromodulatory techniques have emerged as potential therapeutic approaches for the complete or partial treatment of autonomic disorders. Additionally, the ANS has been shown to be involved in the co-modulation of body functions, together with the immune system, the neuroendocrine system, and the inflammatory system, thus forming an important interface between the central nervous system, the environment, and the development of chronic non-communicable diseases.
This Special Issue aims to gather reviews and original research articles that provide up-to-date information and future perspectives on various areas of ANS physiology and clinical medicine that affect all levels of autonomic function. In this second edition, emphasis will also be placed on describing the molecular mechanisms that may underlie autonomic dysfunction.
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, covering all aspects of the autonomic nervous system in humans and animals, including functional anatomy; physiology; pharmacology and therapeutics; behavioural aspects; neuromodulation; dysfunction and ageing of autonomic neurons and their circuits; as well as the integrative role and emotional, physical, and motivational aspects of autonomic regulation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Vera Geraldes
Dr. Isabel Rocha
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dysautonomia
- heart rate variability
- autonomic function testing
- cardiovascular autonomic function
- autonomic neuroscience
- syncope
- orthostatic hypotension
- baroreflex
- autonomic molecular mechanisms
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