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Genetic influences on baroreflex sensitivity during rest and mental stress.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Sept 2006
Riese Harriëtte, Rijsdijk Frühling V, Ormel Johan, van Roon Arie M, Neeleman Jan, Rosmalen Judith G M
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OBJECTIVE: Baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality and an indicator of sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic regulation. Although the BRS is influenced by genetic factors, the evidence is limited, and it is unknown whether contributions of genes and environment to individual variation in BRS differ during rest and mental stress conditions. DESIGN AND METHODS: In 250 female...
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