Heart rate variability during hypoglycaemia |
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| Authors: | S C Malpas T J Maling |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medicine, Wellington School of Medicine, New Zealand. |
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| Abstract: | A diabetic patient with parasympathetic neuropathy underwent 24-h ECG monitoring. During the 24 hours the patient had a hypoglycaemic event. Heart rate variability was greatly increased during this time, though heart rate was unaltered. The reasons for the sudden increase are unknown but may indicate a fruitful line for further research. |
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| Keywords: | Hypoglycaemia Heart rate variability |
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