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How will heart rate be affected by a spinal cord injury?
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Depends on level: Depending on the level of injury there could be a disconnection between your central and sympathetic nervous systems. This can result in autonomic dysreflexia if they are exposed to some noxious stimulus. This can cause elevated blood pressure and decreased heart rate than cold be fatal is not treated. Injuries above the level of t6 are are the greatest risk.
Answered 9/28/2016
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