Orthostatic hypotension in spinal cord injury

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Article on orthostatic hypotension (symptomatic low blood pressure upon standing) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). The article first describes the treatment of a patient with orthostatic hypotension after SCI, then discusses aspects of the condition in the context of a review of the relevant medical literature. Aspects discussed include neurophysiology, blood pressure management with positional changes, blood pressure management after SCI, and treatment of orthostatic hypotension.

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