Autonomic dysreflexia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000995",
  "term": "Autonomic dysreflexia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A potentially life-threatening condition characterized by an exaggerated sympathetic nervous system response to noxious stimuli below the level of a spinal cord injury. It results in a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure, accompanied by bradycardia and sweating above the injury level. This condition requires immediate medical attention.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autonomic nervous system",
    "hyperreflexia",
    "tachycardia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 864 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autonomic-dysreflexia/"
}