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Autonomic dysreflexia/hyperreflexia

A E Comarr, I Eltorai

    The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
    |July 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    Autonomic dysreflexia/hyperreflexia (AD) is a life-threatening condition. This review aims to provide a periodic reminder and clarify terminology for this serious syndrome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Autonomic dysreflexia/hyperreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening condition.
    • Historical literature on AD dates back to the inception of Medline in 1966.
    • Early pioneers identified various terms for AD, contributing to nomenclature confusion.

    Observation:

    • Various terminologies have been used for AD in medical literature, including sympathetic hyperreflexia and paroxysmal hypertension.
    • Pioneering researchers have extensively studied this condition.

    Findings:

    • A lack of standardized terminology complicates the understanding and management of AD.
    • Consistent naming is crucial for effective communication and research in AD.

    Implications:

    • Standardizing the term 'autonomic dysreflexia/hyperreflexia' will improve clinical recognition and patient care.
    • A unified term aids in consolidating research efforts and advancing the understanding of this critical neurological syndrome.

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