Orthostatic Hypotension after Spinal Cord Injury(review)
- VernacularTitle:脊髓损伤后的体位性低血压
- Author:
Yiji WANG
;
Hongjun ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury, orthostatic hypotension, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(3):244-246
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Orthostatic hypotension(OH)is a fall blood pressure after an upright position.OH commonly occurs in persons with high level spinal cord injury(SCI),limiting exercise and rehabilitation.But to date,the reasons of OH following spinal cord injury are not very clear.It is reviewed in this article which mainly included:possible reasons of OH after spinal cord injury;typical symptoms,measurements and diagnoses;treatments and prevention.
