TY  - JOUR
T1  - Exploring Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies for Cardiovascular Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injuries: A Comprehensive Literature Review
A1  - Gary J. Farkas
A1  - Lizeth J. Caldera
A1  - Daniel D. Hodgkiss
A1  - Jessica R. Mitchell
A1  - Thomas F. Pelaez
A1  - Maxwell A. Cusnier
A1  - Alex J. Cole
A1  - Scott G. Daniel
A1  - Matthew T. Farrow
A1  - Cameron M. Gee
A1  - Eric A. Kincaid-Sharp
A1  - Andrew Malcolm Green Logan
A1  - David W. McMillan
A1  - Tom E. Nightingale
A1  - Brieanna Perdue
A1  - Pauline Portes
A1  - Francis T. Walson
A1  - Alyssa M. Volmrich
A1  - John M. Reynolds
A1  - Mark S. Nash
JF  - Interdisciplinary Research in Medical Sciences Specialty
JO  - Interdiscip Res Med Sci Spec
SN  - 3062-4401
Y1  - 2025
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/JQgtpyhvdR
SP  - 1
EP  - 9
N2  - This paper reviews the increased cardiovascular risks associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on the pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and both immediate and long-term effects. It identifies several potential risk factors for cardiovascular diseases post-SCI, including reduced physical activity, low HDL cholesterol levels, higher body fat percentage, poor glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, psychosocial influences, and emerging risk factors associated with SCI. Appropriate nutritional counseling and intervention are critical because individuals with SCI often consume insufficient nutrition. Screening for cardiovascular risk factors and assessing the global risk for coronary heart disease are essential steps in prevention. Research suggests that people with chronic SCI are more likely to experience poor glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and hyperinsulinemia. Key management strategies for these patients involve weight control, dietary changes, physical activity, and blood sugar management. Successful prevention of cardiovascular disease requires the active involvement of both patients and healthcare providers.
UR  - https://galaxypub.co/article/exploring-risk-factors-and-preventive-strategies-for-cardiovascular-dysfunction-following-spinal-cor-3bnigdwoavxpain
ER  -