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Heart rate variability: measurement and clinical utility.

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Kleiger, Robert E., Stein, Phyllis K., Bigger, J. Thomas·2005·Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology

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Electrocardiographic RR intervals fluctuate cyclically, modulated by ventilation, baroreflexes, and other genetic and environmental factors that are mediated through the autonomic nervous system. Short term electrocardiographic recordings (5 to 15 minutes), made under controlled conditions, e.g., lying supine or standing or tilted upright can elucidate physiologic, pharmacologic, or pathologic changes in autonomic nervous system function. Long‐term, usually 24‐hour recordings, can be used to assess autonomic nervous responses during normal daily activities in health, disease, and in response to therapeutic interventions, e.g., exercise or drugs. RR interval variability is useful for assessing risk of cardiovascular death or arrhythmic events, especially when combined with other tests, e.g., left ventricular ejection fraction or ventricular arrhythmias.

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Authors
Kleiger, R. E., Stein, P. K., & Bigger, J. T.
Affiliations
  • Washington University in St. Louis (US)
  • Columbia University (US)
Corresponding author
Bigger, J. Thomas
Venue
Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-01
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
88-101
ISSN
  • 1082-720X (ISSN-L)
  • 1542-474X
OpenAlex
W2082227074
Cited by
1,290
References
118
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FWCI
4.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › ECG Monitoring and Analysis
Keywords
heart rate variability, RR interval variability, autonomic nervous system, baroreflex, autonomic function testing, 24-hour Holter monitoring, cardiovascular risk, arrhythmia risk, exercise testing
MeSH terms
Autonomic Nervous System, Cardiovascular Diseases, Electrocardiography, Heart Conduction System, Heart Rate, Humans, Time Factors

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