Article
Effects of genetic vs. environmental factors on cardiovascular autonomic function: a twin study
17 Jun 2011
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AIMS: Cardiovascular autonomic function is often assessed in patients with diabetes by measuring heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity, the heritability of which is not fully understood. The present study was aimed to determine the effects of genetic and environmental factors on heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity in monozygotic and dizygotic adult healthy twin pairs. METHODS: A total of...
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