Living with Baroreflex failure
A rare condition in which blood pressure swings between very high and low, with headaches and sweating.
Understanding Baroreflex failure
High blood pressure and a fast heart rate come in response to stress, exercise, and pain. During rest, blood pressure can be low with a normal or slow heart rate. It can start at any time in life. In many cases the cause is not known.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a symptom list. The summary describes these features:
- Headache
- Sweating
- Episodes of very high blood pressure
- Low blood pressure during rest
- Heart rate that does not respond to medicines
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Dysautonomia Support Network
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
In many cases the cause of baroreflex failure is not known.
Also known as: baroreflex failure syndrome
Patient organizations
- Dysautonomia Support NetworkBaroreflex failure · United States
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