Global InformationParoxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity information
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| Specialty | Neurology |
Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is a syndrome that causes episodes of increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system can manifest as increased heart rate, increased respiration, increased blood pressure, diaphoresis, and hyperthermia.[1] Previously, this syndrome has been identified as general dysautonomia but now is considered a specific form of it. It has also been referred to as paroxysmal sympathetic instability with dystonia, or PAID, and sympathetic storm. Recently, however, studies have adopted the name paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity to ensure specificity.[2] PSH is observed more in younger patients than older ones. It is also seen more commonly in men than women.[2] There is no known reason why this is the case, although it is suspected that pathophysiological links exist. In patients surviving traumatic brain injury, the occurrence of these episodes is one in every three. PSH can also be associated with severe anoxia, subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus.[3]
- ^ Perkes, Iain; Baguley, Ian J.; Nott, Melissa T.; Menon, David K. (2010). "A review of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after acquired brain injury". Annals of Neurology. 68 (2): 126–135. doi:10.1002/ana.22066. ISSN 0364-5134. PMID 20695005. S2CID 8609008.
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