Room for Improvement - Characterizing Mechanisms of Orthostatic Hypotension after Spinal Cord Injury

Explore the complex physiological mechanisms underlying blood pressure regulation and autonomic dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury through this comprehensive medical lecture from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Delve into the pathophysiology of orthostatic hypotension as it relates to spinal cord rehabilitation, examining how autonomic nervous system disruption affects cardiovascular responses to postural changes. Learn about the clinical implications of these mechanisms for patient care and treatment strategies. Engage with expert perspectives during an extensive 30-minute collaborative discussion that follows the main presentation, where specialists in autonomic dysfunction, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and spinal cord rehabilitation share insights and clinical experiences. Gain valuable knowledge applicable to both clinical practice and research in the fields of neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and cardiovascular physiology.