Baroreflex contribution to blood pressure and heart rate oscillations: time scales, time-variant characteristics and nonlinearities
2009

Baroreflex and Blood Pressure Control

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Di Rienzo M., Parati G., Radaelli A., Castiglioni P.

Primary Institution: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS

Hypothesis

The paper aims to highlight the aspects of the baroreflex control of the cardiovascular system relevant to the analysis and modeling of cardiovascular oscillations.

Conclusion

The study emphasizes the complexity of baroreflex control and its significant role in regulating blood pressure and heart rate oscillations.

Supporting Evidence

  • Baroreflex control is crucial for maintaining blood pressure homeostasis.
  • Impairment of the baroreflex can lead to significant dysregulation of blood pressure.
  • Baroreflex sensitivity varies with different physiological conditions.

Takeaway

The baroreflex helps keep our blood pressure steady, but it can be complicated and sometimes doesn't work perfectly.

Methodology

The paper reviews existing literature and discusses various studies related to baroreflex function and cardiovascular regulation.

Limitations

The paper does not address all aspects of baroreflex function due to space constraints and focuses on prevalent hypotheses.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1098/rsta.2008.0274

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