Autonomic dysreflexia associated with transient aphasia.
METHODS
Case report of autonomic dysreflexia presenting with transient aphasia in a subject with C4 tetraplegia.


OBJECTIVE
To report a rare case of autonomic dysreflexia.


METHODS
Rehabilitation Service, The Ohio State University, USA.


METHODS
A 21-year-old man with a C4 spinal cord injury (ASIA B) developed aphasia associated with autonomic dysreflexia. He was treated with an adrenergic blocking agent.


CONCLUSIONS
Autonomic dysreflexia manifested by a transient aphasia and seizures is uncommon.
Colachis
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The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1245, USA.
Fugate
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001037:Aphasia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D020211:Autonomic Dysreflexia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000927:Anticonvulsants