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Autonomic Dysreflexia (PDF)
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a medical condition that can lead to serious stroke, seizure, organ damage, permanent brain injury, or even death if not treated immediately. This fact sheet will help you better understand AD and prepare you for what to do if you get it. Has a medical treatment card to print a carry in case of emergency. (en español)

Autonomic Dysreflexia: What You Should Know (PDF)
This consumer guide is published by the
Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine.

Autonomic Dysreflexia Video
This video is from the Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Cord Injury SystemSpanish

Autonomic Dysreflexia
This is one of the Educational Brochures from the Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Cord Injury System – Spanish

Cardiovascular Health
This 38 minute video examines the signs, symptoms and general treatment options of potentially life-threatening conditions such as Autonomic Dysreflexia, Hypotension, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Also discusses self-care and general recommendations on maintaining heart health, including emergency treatment responses. This video 1 in an 11-part video series provided by the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS).


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