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Autonomic Dysreflexia – Hyperreflexia

Posted on November 11 2009  by Graham

Autonomic dysreflexia also known as hyperreflexia occurs when a strong sensory impulse is sent via the spinal cord to the brain evoking a massive sympathetic reflex. Common to spinal cord injury above T6 level (such as quadriplegia or tetraplegia) dangerously high blood pressure levels warrant the symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia be investigated and treated immediately…

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