Local metabolite accumulation augments passive muscle stretch‐induced modulation of carotid–cardiac but not carotid–vasomotor baroreflex sensitivity in man

12 human subjects

1.5 min one-legged isometric plantarflexion at 50% maximal voluntary contraction (ischaemic exercise) followed by 3.5 min of circulatory occlusion, then 3 min of circulatory occlusion with passive stretch of the right calf

1.5 min rest (ischaemic control) followed by circulatory occlusion and passive stretch

Maximal gain of carotid-cardiac (CBR-HR) and carotid-vasomotor (CBR-MAP) baroreflex function curvessurrogate