Articles tagged with Autonomic Nervous System
A study found individuals with high resting heart rates and low beat-to-beat heart rate variability have a higher risk of developing kidney disease. The autonomic nervous system's behavior may be a sentinel marker for late-stage kidney disease.
Researchers will investigate whether abnormal autonomic nervous system function is the primary cause of painful bladder syndrome, a condition affecting young women with severe bladder pain and disability. The five-year study aims to lead to better understanding of the causes and possible treatments for this condition.
A study published in Inhalation Toxicology found that rats exposed to highway pollution showed a significant drop in heart rate and disruption of the autonomic nervous system. This discovery highlights the potential risks of air pollution on cardiovascular health, particularly for individuals with pre-existing heart disease.