Heart rate variability and its association with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension in spinal cord injury

CONCLUSIONS: Differences in HRV parameters were observed in people with SCI and OH, suggesting a reduced parasympathetic activity in the supine position, likely as a response to maintain homeostasis in BP regulation. Despite the presence or absence of OH symptoms, there was no difference in HRV parameters. This finding suggests that autonomic function may not be the primary determinant of these symptoms, with other factors likely being more influential.PMID:38478465 | DOI:10.1080/10790268.2024.2326703

Source: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine - March 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hae-Ri Park Hyun-Yoon Ko Steven Kirshblum Mi Sun Kang Sung-Hwa Ko Ji Hong Min Soo-Yeon Kim Sang Hun Kim Nae Yoon Kang Won Sik Dho Sungchul Huh Source Type: research