Why the study?
Does 24h BP monitoring and spectral analysis of heart rate variability correlate with standard cardiovascular tests in assessing autonomic neuropathy in diabetic patients?
Population
35 normotensive diabetic subjects with various degrees of autonomic neuropathy
Comparison
24h recordings of blood pressure and ECG with… vs Four standard cardiovascular tests of autonomic…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support 24h BP and HRV assessment of diabetic autonomic neuropathy; hypothesis-generating, needs prospective validation before practice change.
Does 24h BP monitoring and spectral analysis of heart rate variability correlate with standard cardiovascular tests in assessing autonomic neuropathy in diabetic patients?
24-hour blood pressure monitoring and spectral analysis of heart rate variability provide independent and useful information for assessing autonomic neuropathy in diabetic patients.
Spallone et al. (1996) studied this question.
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