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[Cardiovascular changes in cervical spinal cord lesions].

P Bravo Payno1, C Labarta Bertol, J Mazaira Alvarez

  • 1Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, Toledo.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Patients with cervical spinal cord lesions experience blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations. Early diagnosis and treatment of autonomic dysreflexia are crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Spinal Cord Injury Research

Context:

  • Cervical spinal cord lesions (CSCL) can significantly impact autonomic nervous system function.
  • Long-term (≥5 years) evolution of CSCL presents unique physiological challenges.
  • Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious complication in spinal cord injury patients.

Purpose:

  • To investigate blood pressure and heart rate variability in patients with chronic cervical spinal cord lesions.
  • To determine the incidence and clinical significance of autonomic dysreflexia in this population.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing and managing autonomic dysreflexia.

Summary:

  • Fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate were observed in 36 patients with chronic CSCL, particularly during positional changes, before urination, and daily variations.

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  • Autonomic dysreflexia crisis was identified in 178 patients with CSCL.
  • This condition is often underdiagnosed by medical professionals, despite its life-threatening potential.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the prevalence of autonomic dysreflexia in cervical spinal cord lesion patients.
    • Underscores the critical need for increased physician awareness and prompt management of autonomic dysreflexia.
    • Emphasizes the potential for improved patient outcomes through timely diagnosis and treatment of this complication.