Why the study?
Is acute schizophrenia associated with altered heart rate variability and vagal efferent activity compared to matched controls?
Is acute schizophrenia associated with altered heart rate variability and vagal efferent activity compared to matched controls?
Acute schizophrenia is associated with a loss of efferent vagal activity, which may contribute to the increased risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in this population.
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Acute schizophrenia-associated vagal loss may raise arrhythmia risk; leaves open whether HRV monitoring or interventions alter outcomes.
Bär et al. (2004) studied this question.
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