The rat posterodorsal medial amygdala (MePD) expresses receptors for gonadal hormones
and integrates sex steroid-sensitive subcortical networks. Male-female differences are found …

High fructose consumption contributes to metabolic syndrome incidence, whereas exercise
training promotes several beneficial adaptations. In this study, we demonstrated the …

Monoaminergic systems are known to be involved in the pathophysiology of
neuropsychiatric disorders and vegetative functions due to their established influence on …

Early studies indicate that the hypertension observed in the Schlager inbred mouse strain
may be attributed to a neurogenic mechanism. In this study, we examined the contribution of …

Respiratory muscle training (RMT) improves functional capacity in chronic heart-failure (HF)
patients, but the basis for this improvement remains unclear. We evaluate the effects of RMT …

Glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) participate in central cardiovascular control, and
are found in the rat posterodorsal medial amygdala (MePD), an area of the forebrain that …

The rat posterodorsal medial amygdala (MePD) links emotionally charged sensory stimuli to
social behavior, and is part of the supramedullary control of the cardiovascular system. We …

Electroacupuncture (EA) has been used to treat many diseases, including heart failure (HF).
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of chronic stimulation in the ST36 acupuncture point …

The medial amygdaloid nucleus (MeA) is involved in cardiovascular control. In the present
study we report the effect of MeA pharmacological ablations caused by bilateral …

OBJECTIVE: Major depressive disorder is associated with increased cardiac mortality. A
decrease in vagal modulation related to reduced heart rate variability might contribute to …