Heart rate variability during hypoglycaemia.
A diabetic patient with parasympathetic neuropathy underwent 24-h ECG monitoring. During the 24 hours the patient had a hypoglycaemic event. Heart rate variability was greatly increased during this time, though heart rate was unaltered. The reasons for the sudden increase are unknown but may indicate a fruitful line for further research.
Malpas
S C
SC
Department of Medicine, Wellington School of Medicine, New Zealand.
Maling
T J
TJ
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D001786:Blood Glucose