La hiperactividad simpática paroxística es una enfermedad que frecuentemente es secundaria a un traumatismo craneoencefálico, y se presenta generalmente en personas en edad productiva. Esta afección es potencialmente mortal, pero, reconocida a tiempo y descartando complicaciones, un tratamiento temprano y oportuno puede salvar la vida de quienes la padecen.

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