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The autonomic nervous system modulates cardiac electrophysiology and abnormalities of autonomic function are known to increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. The abnormal and unstable autonomic control of the cardiovascular system following spinal cord injury also is well known. For example,
OBJECTIVE
Since life expectancy of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) has improved, it is relevant to know whether this group is able to maintain functional abilities many years after onset of SCI. Objectives of this study were (1) to examine associations between time since injury (TSI) and
BACKGROUND
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the autonomic innervation of the cardiovascular system and the cardiovascular sequelae of spinal cord injuries.
METHODS
A literature search was carried out in the PubMed database, with the search phrases "traumatic spinal cord
Background: Injury to the spinal cord produces immediate, adaptive inflammatory responses that can exacerbate the initial injury and lead to secondary damage. Thus far, researchers and clinicians have focused on modulating acute inflammation to preserve sensorimotor function. However, this singular