Conference
Enhancement of efferent vagal tone in humans
Abstract
Increased sympathetic tone with a concomitant depressed vagal tone predisposes cardiac patients to unstable tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Enhancement of vagal tone has been suggested as a possible tool to counter the deleterious effects of increased sympathetic activity. The authors have examined four methods of increasing vagal tone in humans: through pharmacological means, electrical and mechanical stimulation of the esophagus …
Authors
Kamath MV; Tougas G; Upton ARM; Fallen EL; Watteel G; Fitzpatrick D; Venkatesh G; Connolly S; Dixon E; McCartney N
Pagination
pp. 309-312
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
DOI
10.1109/cic.1994.470187
Name of conference
Computers in Cardiology 1994