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Autonomic Dysreflexia |
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| Synonyms |
Autonomic Hyperreflexia Spinal Autonomic Dysreflexia |
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| Definitions |
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 (MeSH). |
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http://uri.neuinfo.org/nif/nifstd/birnlex_12582 |
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| createdDate |
2007-10-05 |
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| definingCitation |
Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp538 and 1232; J Spinal Cord Med 1997;20(3):355-60 |
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| 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 (MeSH). |
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| label |
Autonomic Dysreflexia |
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| MeshUid |
D020211 |
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| modifiedDate |
2007-10-05 |
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| preferred label |
Autonomic Dysreflexia |
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| synonym |
Autonomic Hyperreflexia Spinal Autonomic Dysreflexia |
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