Delays in the human heartbeat dynamics
Delays in the human heartbeat dynamics
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DOI:
10.1063/1.3152005
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发表时间:
2009-06-01
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影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Carlos Echeverria, Juan
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作者:
Alvarez-Ramirez, Jose;Rodriguez, Eduardo;Carlos Echeverria, Juan
This paper explores the possibility of applying statistical nonlinear physics methods to elucidate the underlying mechanisms controlling the heart rate. In particular, the presence of delays in RR interval dynamics is studied by using a lagged detrended fluctuation analysis. The results indicate that patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) have a prolonged time delay in the baroreflex response. Some implications of large delays for the functioning of autonomic control in subjects with CHF are discussed. (C) 2009 American Institute of Physics. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3152005]