Autonomic Dysreflexia
| Definition: |
A syndrome associated with damage to the spinal cord above the mid thoracic level (see SPINAL CORD INJURIES) characterized by a marked increase in the sympathetic response to minor stimuli such as bladder or rectal distention. Manifestations include HYPERTENSION; TACHYCARDIA (or reflex bradycardia); FEVER; FLUSHING; and HYPERHIDROSIS. Extreme hypertension may be associated with a CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp538 and 1232; J Spinal Cord Med 1997;20(3):355-60) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Autonomic Nervous System (1968-1980),Quadriplegia (1968-1999),Spinal Cord Injuries (1973-1999) |
Autonomic Dysreflexia Definitions and Terms
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