CDE Detailed Report

These codes include conditions present prior to the spinal cord lesion, which may influence the outcomes related to the cardiovascular functions. Altered autonomic control routinely leads to instability of blood pressure following spinal cord lesions. Hypotension is common in acute and chronic spinal cord lesions. In addition, intermittent hypertension can be associated with noxious or non-noxious stimuli and resultant autonomic dysreflexia. Preexisting abnormalities of blood pressure can influence these changes.
Hypertension: (arterial blood pressure >140/90 mmHg).
Hypotension: (systolic arterial blood pressure Orthostatic hypotension: Symptomatic or asymptomatic decrease in blood pressure usually exceeding 20 mmHg systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic on moving from the supine to an upright position.
Deep vein thrombosis: Thrombosis of the deep veins of the legs, pelvis or arms, due to coagulopathy, stasis, or endothelial injury.
Pre-existing neuropathies (e.g. diabetic or alcoholic neuropathy) and other conditions associated with autonomic dysfunctions (e.g. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury) can affect altered cardiovascular functions post spinal cord lesion, and should therefore be included.