The effect of high ambient pressure, raised respired gas density and increased partial pressure of oxygen on the carotid sinus baroreceptor control of heart rate in man

Experiments were performed to elucidate the mechanisms contributing to the hyperbaric bradycardia. Ethical approval was obtained and all subjects gave written and informed consent. Heart rate, arterial blood pressure, respiratory activity and carotid sinus baroreceptor reflexes were monitored non-in...

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Main Author: Byrne, David Edward
Published: University of Aberdeen 1996
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.337077