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Assessment of autonomic function in humans by heart rate spectral analysis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3970172     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Spectral analysis of spontaneous heart rate fluctuations were assessed by use of autonomic blocking agents and changes in posture. Low-frequency fluctuations (below 0.12 Hz) in the supine position are mediated entirely by the parasympathetic nervous system. On standing, the low-frequency fluctuations increase and are jointly mediated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. High-frequency fluctuations, at the respiratory frequency, are decreased by standing and are mediated solely by the parasympathetic system. Heart rate spectral analysis is a powerful noninvasive tool for quantifying autonomic nervous system activity.
Authors:
B Pomeranz; R J Macaulay; M A Caudill; I Kutz; D Adam; D Gordon; K M Kilborn; A C Barger; D C Shannon; R J Cohen
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of physiology     Volume:  248     ISSN:  0002-9513     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Physiol.     Publication Date:  1985 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-02-25     Completed Date:  1985-02-25     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370511     Medline TA:  Am J Physiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  H151-3     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Atropine / pharmacology
Autonomic Nerve Block
Autonomic Nervous System / physiology*
Heart Rate* / drug effects
Humans
Male
Posture
Propranolol / pharmacology
Spectrum Analysis / methods
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
HL-07374/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; HL-20539/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS; HL-22727/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
51-55-8/Atropine; 525-66-6/Propranolol

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