Cardiac dysfunctions following spinal cord injury
Open Access
- 25 April 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Vol. 2 (2), 133-145
Abstract
The aim of this article is to analyze cardiac dysfunctions occurring after spinal cord injury (SCI). Cardiac dysfunctions are common complications following SCI. Cardiovascular disturbances are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in both acute and chronic stages of SCI.Keywords
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