Previously healthy 60 years old female patient ... - my250

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Previously healthy 60 years old female patient presented with bradykinesia, postural instability and increased rigidity of both upper and lower limbs for 2 years and was diagnosed as Parkinsonism for last years. Later on she developed features of autonomic dysfunction including postural hypotension, hyperhydrosis and urinary incontinence. She was treated with fludrocortisone and nefidipine for the management of postural hypotension. The patient died 4 years later. What would be the most common cause of death in this patient?

A) Myocardial infarction
B) Respiratory system dysfunction
C) Brain tumor
D) Infection
E) Thromboembolic events
F) Biliary cirrhosis

Dx?

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BB?

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right

Parkinsonism + Postural hypotension?

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Bbb

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Dx ??

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Shy-Drager syndrome

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BB----->Most individuals with multiple system atrophy with orthostatic hypotension (shy-drager)die within 7 to 10 years after the onset of symptoms.
Respiratory system dysfunction is the most common cause of death.