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Consideration on step duration to assess open-loop static characteristics of the carotid sinus baroreflex in rats

  • Toru Kawada
  • , Shuji Shimizu
  • , Yusuke Sata
  • , Atsunori Kamiya
  • , Kenji Sunagawa
  • , Masaru Sugimachi

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Abstract

The carotid sinus baroreflex is one of the most important negative feedback systems to stabilize arterial pressure. Although static characteristics of the carotid sinus baroreflex can be assessed by using a stepwise input protocol under baroreflex open-loop conditions, the step duration has been determined empirically. In the present study, we examined the effects of different time windows (5-10, 15-20, 25-30, 35-40, 45-50, and 55-60 s) on the static characteristics estimated by using a 60-s stepwise input protocol in 10 anesthetized rats. Based on the results, we compared the static characteristics between actual 60-s and 20-s stepwise input protocols. Most of the parameters of the static characteristics did not differ significantly between the 60-s and 20-s stepwise input protocols, suggesting that the open-loop baroreflex static characteristics can be estimated by using a stepwise input with the step duration as short as 20 s in normal rats.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS 2011
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages689-692
Number of pages4
Volume2011
ISBN (Print)9781424441211
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2011 - Boston, United States of America
Duration: 30 Aug 20113 Sept 2011
Conference number: 33rd
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ConferenceInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2011
Abbreviated titleEMBC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityBoston
Period30/08/113/09/11
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