The autonomic nervous system controls the smooth muscles of the internal organs, the
cardiovascular system and the secretory function of the glands and plays a major role in the …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with cardiac rhythm disorders.
OSA may contribute to arrhythmias due to acute mechanisms, such as generation of …

Rationale: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is associated with hippocampal apoptosis and
inflammation, and it is important to study strategies to mitigate them. Objectives: To explore …

We report on two new physiological phenomena: the long-term and total heart rate
asymmetry, which describe a significantly larger contribution of heart rate accelerations to …

Background Post–coronary artery bypass grafting atrial fibrillation (PCAF) is associated with
increased morbidity, mortality, and system costs. Few studies have explored obstructive …

Introduction: Autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays an important role in the exchange of
metabolic information between organs and regulation on peripheral metabolism with …

Background: Tai Chi, originating in China, is a mind–body exercise that integrates mind
training, Qi training, and body training. While Tai Chi practice has demonstrated beneficial …

The objective of this study is to develop and assess an automatic algorithm based on the
peripheral arterial tone (PAT) signal to differentiate between light and deep sleep stages …

Abstract Study Objectives: The aim of our study was to investigate cardiovascular autonomic
activity during wakefulness, using cardiovascular tests, in a population of children with …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep breathing disorder related to autonomic
nervous function disturbances. Heart rate variability is an important non‐invasive indicator of …