Heart rate variability as an indicator of autonomic nervous system disturbance in tetanus
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (ANSD) is a significant cause of mortality in tetanus. Currently, diagnosis relies on nonspecific clinical signs. Heart rate variability (HRV) may indicate underlying autonomic nervous system activity and represents a potentially valuable noninvasive tool for ANS...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
2019
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