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FIG. 117. Shows heart rate (H.R.), systolic pressure (S.P.), diastolic pressure (D.P.) and
catecholamine changes in paraplegic subjects before, during and after being tilted
vertically on a tilt table. The arrows indicate tilt to the vertical ( T) and return to the
horizontal position ( j). Plasma adrenaline values are shown • and noradrenaline [j.
Fig. nya: Male aged 25 with complete C4 lesion, sustained 13 weeks earlier: fainted in
upright position. Fig. nyb: Male aged 20 with complete T4/5 lesion, sustained 8 weeks
earlier: fainted in upright position. Fig. nyc: Male aged 18 with complete T6 lesion of
17 weeks' duration: fainted in upright position. Fig. H7d: Male aged 24 with complete
T5 lesion of 17 weeks' duration: fainted in upright position.
