Heart Rate Variability as a Measure of Disease State in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a noninvasive measure of sympathovagal balance in the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This review will: (a) consider HRV measurement in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); (b) discuss the applicability of HRV measurement in IBS by addressing strengths and limitations; and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-03-01
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Series: | Asian Nursing Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1976131708600249 |