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Genetic variation in the autonomic nervous system affects mortality: a study of 1,095 trauma patients.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons - 1 May 2009
Morris John A, Norris Patrick R, Moore Jason H, Jenkins Judith M, Williams Anna E, Canter Jeffrey A
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BACKGROUND: We have previously demonstrated an unappreciated link between the autonomic nervous system and mortality, heart rate variability, and physiologic complexity. STUDY DESIGN: Genetic variation in adrenergic receptors or key enzymes in catecholamine degradation could be associated with, and potentially explain, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and its impact on mortality after severe trauma. Three...
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