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Cardiovascular function is often impaired after spinal cord injury, especially with cervical or high thoracic injuries, due to loss of sympathetic nervous system control. This can cause low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, and other issues. Orthostatic hypotension occurs due to a lack of reflex vasoconstriction when standing, causing blood to pool in the lower extremities and reduced cardiac filling. While symptoms sometimes improve over time as compensatory mechanisms develop, treatment aims to min
- Author
- Gerardo Silva
- Language
- EN