Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and the Role of Beta-Blockers: A Scoping Review

Introduction. Most cases of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) result from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Little is known about its pathophysiology and treatment, and several neuroprotective drugs are used including beta-blockers. The aim of our study is to collate existing evidence of the ro...

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Main Authors: Stéphane Nguembu, Marco Meloni, Geneviève Endalle, Hugues Dokponou, Olaoluwa Ezekiel Dada, Wah Praise Senyuy, Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Emergency Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5589239