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1. Characterised by an exaggerated hypertension &amp; reflex bradycardia.
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<br/>2. Occurs in patients with SCI at T6 and above. The higher the lesion, the more severe the bouts of AD. 
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<br/>3. 48%-85% incidence. 
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<br/>4. Occurs after period of spinal shock, hence uncommon before 2 months after injury. 
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<br/>5. Common between 6-12 months after injury. 
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<br/>6. 75% of patients experience AD by 1 year. 
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<br/>7. Also reported after posterior-fossa tumor resection. 


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