Detection of autonomic dysfunction in hemodialysis patients using the exercise treadmill test: the role of the chronotropic index, heart rate recovery, and R-R variability.

Detection of autonomic dysfunction in hemodialysis patients using the exercise treadmill test: the role of the chronotropic index, heart rate recovery, and R-R variability.

To evaluate the ability of different parameters of exercise treadmill test to detect autonomic dysfunction in hemodialysis patients.Cross-sectional study involving hemodialysis patients and a control group. Clinical examination, blood sampling, echocardiogram, 24-hour Holter, and exercise treadmill...

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Main Authors: Maria Angela M Q Carreira, André B Nogueira, Felipe M Pena, Marcio G Kiuchi, Ronaldo C Rodrigues, Rodrigo R Rodrigues, Jorge P S Matos, Jocemir R Lugon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4456158?pdf=render

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