AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA (AD) IN SPINAL CORD INJURY: A POTENTIALLY FATAL HYPERTENSIVE EMERGENCY, AN EVIDENCE-BASED UPDATE (1984–2025)
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https://doi.org/10.56238/arev8n4-060Keywords:
Autonomic Dysreflexia, Spinal Cord Injury, Hypertension, Nursing, Nursing ProcessAbstract
AD is a frequent complication in spinal cord injury (SCI), characterized as a sudden-onset, potentially fatal, acute neurogenic hypertensive emergency, underdiagnosed in non-specialized clinical settings (1,2,3,4,6,7,8). Studies reveal a predictable pathophysiological behavior underexplored for preventive strategies. Reinterpreting the phenomenon from an applied perspective is necessary.
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