Gastrointestinal transit time and heart rate variability in patients with mild acquired brain injury

Gastrointestinal transit time and heart rate variability in patients with mild acquired brain injury

Background Constipation is suspected to occur frequently after acquired brain injury (ABI). In patients with ABI, heart rate variability (HRV) is reduced suggesting autonomic dysfunction. Autonomic dysfunction may be associated with prolonged gastrointestinal transit time (GITT). The primary aim of...

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Main Authors: Johannes Enevoldsen, Simon T. Vistisen, Klaus Krogh, Jørgen F. Nielsen, Karoline Knudsen, Per Borghammer, Henning Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-06-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal transit
Constipation
Autonomic function
Brain injury
Heart rate variability
Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4912.pdf

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