Minimal or no symptoms despite an elevated BP (silent AD i...
Patient should be sat upright: Orthostasis reduces BP (2)[A].
Most important step is removing the causative stimulus (2)[A],(3)[A]. Specific recommendations:
Pressure relief; loosening const...
Patient and family education regarding early recognition and prevention of AD
For recurrent AD, consider the α1-blockers prazosin or terazosin as above.
Fauss GNK, Hudson KE, Grau JW. Role of Descending Serotonergic Fibers in the Development of Pathophysiology after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Contribution to Chronic Pain, ...
AD is a potentially life-threatening but reversible disorder, so early recognition and prevention are vital.
Normal BP for a quadriplegic could be 90/60 mm Hg; hence, even 120/80 mm Hg ...
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