Browse the latest research summaries in the field of cardiovascular science for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • October 31, 2019
The article discusses the recently published guidelines for identification and management of cardiometabolic risks after spinal cord injury (SCI). It highlights the inappropriateness of applying gener...
KEY FINDING: Inappropriate application of obesity definitions for the general population to individuals with SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • December 10, 2019
This correction pertains to an error in the original article concerning the sex distribution within the 'Improvement' group. The corrected values for the number of males and females, along with the up...
KEY FINDING: The number of males in the ‘Improvement’ group was corrected from ‘13 (81.3)’ to ‘12 (75)’.
Scientific Reports, 2019 • December 19, 2019
The study analyzed blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) responses to electrical stimulations at each DCN from T6 to L1 at 0.5 mA to activate A-fiber alone or 5 mA to activate both A- and C-fibers a...
KEY FINDING: Stimulation strength showed a large effect on BP changes dependent on C-fibers whereas HR changes were dependent on A-fibers.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2019 • December 1, 2019
This review assesses the impact of BWSTT on cardiovascular and pulmonary function in SCI patients, finding weak to moderate support for improving heart rate and respiratory parameters. BWSTT may lead ...
KEY FINDING: Level 4 evidence suggests BWSTT decreases resting and exercise heart rate and enhances heart rate variability in individuals with SCI.
BMJ Open, 2019 • November 5, 2019
This study protocol outlines a comprehensive approach to address cardiovascular risk in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) through a combination of patient education, physical activity, and die...
KEY FINDING: The study investigates the impact of educational and behavioral interventions on physical activity and diet in a subacute clinical rehabilitation setting for SCI patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 2020 • May 1, 2020
This study evaluated the cardiovascular effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in rats with chronic high-thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). The research focused on assessing the safety of VNS, given...
KEY FINDING: Continuous VNS resulted in significant reductions in heart rate in both SCI and uninjured control groups, but significant reduction in blood pressure was seen only in rats with SCI.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This retrospective study examined the correlation between D-dimer levels and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in 45 patients with acute spinal cord injuries (SCI). The study aimed to determine if D-dimer le...
KEY FINDING: D-dimer levels decrease over time after spinal cord injury onset.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • September 1, 2020
The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of midodrine in increasing and maintaining systolic blood pressure within a normotensive range in hypotensive individuals with SCI during cognitive testi...
KEY FINDING: Midodrine increased SBP (4±13 vs. 18±24 mmHg, respectively; p<0.05) compared to placebo; however, responses varied widely with midodrine (−15.7 to +68.6 mmHg).
Auton Neurosci, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This study investigated baroreflex gain in individuals with SCI compared to able-bodied individuals, considering the neurological level and sensory zone of partial preservation. The findings indicated...
KEY FINDING: Average baroreflex gain tended to be higher in able-bodied individuals compared to those with SCI, particularly at lower input stimuli.
Clin Auton Res, 2021 • April 1, 2021
This study investigates the effects of cardiovascular spinal cord epidural stimulation (CV-scES) on autonomic cardiovascular regulation in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. The research dem...
KEY FINDING: Significant increases to heart rate variability and baroreceptor effectiveness were observed with immediate CV-scES.