What Is Dysautonomia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Baroreflex Failure
Our blood vessels have what are known as baroreceptors. These are tiny detectors that help to measure the extent to which the walls of our blood vessels are being stretched. This, in turn, helps our nervous system to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Baroreflex failure is a type of dysautonomia that affects the this system, and by extension, their ability to maintain their blood pressure.
This means that the patient’s blood pressure can become too high when exercising or stressed. It can also become too low when the patient is resting. Symptoms of the condition include an abnormal heartbeat, headaches, and excessive sweating.
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