Autonomic dysreflexia affects persons:
A) In persistent vegetative states
B) With hemiplegia
C) With spinal cord injuries above the mid-thoracic level
D) With ALS

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Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can occur in people who have sustained spinal cord injuries above the mid-thoracic level. It is a condition where the body's autonomic nervous system overreacts to various stimuli, leading to a rapid increase in blood pressure, sweating, and other symptoms.

Autonomic Dysreflexia Affects Persons