Academic literature on the topic 'Cardiac baroreflex sensitivity'

The extent of dependence of cardiac vagal tone on arterial baroreceptor input has been studied in 12 healthy, young adult subjects. Cardiac vagal tone was defined as the chang in R-R interval after complete cholinergic blockade by atropine. Baroreflex sensitivity was determined with the "Oxford-method": R-R interval was regressed against systolic pressure. The interindividual correlation between cardiac vagal tone and baroreflex sensitivity for falling pressures was found to be significant, but not close (R = 0.81, P = 0.002). In each subject, the baroreflex regression line for falling pressures was extrapolated to the post-atropine R-R interval level; 50 mmHg was considered as minimum and 80 mmHg as maximum threshold level for the integrated baroreflex. From the relation between the individual regression lines and the minimum and maximum threshold levels, it was concluded that cardiac vagal tone could be generated by both baroreflex-dependent and -independent mechanisms, the ratio of which varies in different individuals, with the baroreflex-dependent mechanism being the dominant factor.

The neural interaction between the cardiopulmonary and arterial baroreflex may be critical for the regulation of blood pressure during orthostatic stress. However, studies have reported conflicting results: some indicate increases and others decreases in cardiac baroreflex sensitivity (i.e., gain) with cardiopulmonary unloading. Thus the effect of orthostatic stress-induced central hypovolemia on regulation of heart rate via the arterial baroreflex remains unclear. We sought to comprehensively assess baroreflex function during orthostatic stress by identifying and comparing open- and closed-loop dynamic cardiac baroreflex gains at supine rest and during 60° head-up tilt (HUT) in 10 healthy men. Closed-loop dynamic “spontaneous” cardiac baroreflex sensitivities were calculated by the sequence technique and transfer function and compared with two open-loop carotid-cardiac baroreflex measures using the neck chamber system: 1) a binary white-noise method and 2) a rapid-pulse neck pressure-neck suction technique. The gain from the sequence technique was decreased from −1.19 ± 0.14 beats·min−1·mmHg−1 at rest to −0.78 ± 0.10 beats·min−1·mmHg−1 during HUT ( P = 0.005). Similarly, closed-loop low-frequency baroreflex transfer function gain was reduced during HUT ( P = 0.033). In contrast, open-loop low-frequency transfer function gain between estimated carotid sinus pressure and heart rate during white-noise stimulation was augmented during HUT ( P = 0.01). This result was consistent with the maximal gain of the carotid-cardiac baroreflex stimulus-response curve (from 0.47 ± 0.15 beats·min−1·mmHg−1 at rest to 0.60 ± 0.20 beats·min−1·mmHg−1 at HUT, P = 0.037). These findings suggest that open-loop cardiac baroreflex gain was enhanced during HUT. Moreover, under closed-loop conditions, spontaneous baroreflex analyses without external stimulation may not represent open-loop cardiac baroreflex characteristics during orthostatic stress.

Aging reduces cardiac baroreflex sensitivity. Our primary aim in the present study was to assess the effects of aging on cardiac baroreflex sensitivity, as determined by power spectral analysis (α index), in a large population of healthy subjects. We also compared the α indexes determined by power spectral analysis with cardiac baroreflex sensitivity measured by the phenylephrine method (BSphen). We studied 142 subjects (79 males/63 females; age range 9–94 years), who were subdivided into five groups according to percentiles of age (25, 50, 75 and 95). Power spectral analysis yields three α indexes: an α low-frequency (LF) index of cardiac baroreflex sensitivity that ranges around 0.1 Hz; an α high-frequency (HF) index reflecting cardiac baroreflex sensitivity corresponding to the respiratory rate; and α total frequency (α TF), a new index whose spectral window includes all power in the range 0.03–0.42 Hz. Spectra were recorded during controlled and uncontrolled respiration. Under both conditions, all three α indexes were higher in the youngest age group (⩽ 34 years old) than in the three oldest groups. Notably, α TF was significantly higher in younger subjects than in the three oldest groups [14±1 ms/mmHg compared with 9±1 (P < 0.05), 8.1±1 (P < 0.001) and 8.1±1 (P < 0.05) ms/mmHg respectively]. BSphen showed a similar pattern [12±1 ms/mmHg compared with 8±0.5 (P < 0.001), 6±0.5 (P < 0.05) and 6±1 (P < 0.05) ms/mmHg respectively]. No significant differences were found for cardiac baroreflex sensitivity among the three oldest groups. All α indexes were correlated inversely with age. The index yielding the closest correlation with BSphen was α TF (r = 0.81, P < 0.001). Cardiac baroreflex sensitivity in normotensive individuals declines with age. It falls predominantly in middle age (from approx. 48 years onwards) and remains substantially unchanged thereafter. The elderly subjects we selected for this study probably had greater resistance to cardiovascular disease that is manifested clinically, with preserved cardiac baroreceptor sensitivity.

Acetylcholine receptors (AChR) are important in premotor and efferent control of autonomic function; however, the extent to which cardiovascular function is affected by genetic variations in AChR sensitivity is unknown. We assessed heart rate variability (HRV) and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) in rats bred for resistance (FRL) or sensitivity (FSL) to cholinergic agents compared with Sprague-Dawley rats (SD), confirmed by using hypothermic responses evoked by the muscarinic agonist oxotremorine (0.2 mg/kg ip) ( n ≥ 9 rats/group). Arterial pressure, ECG, and splanchnic sympathetic (SNA) and phrenic (PNA) nerve activities were acquired under anesthesia (urethane 1.3 g/kg ip). HRV was assessed in time and frequency domains from short-term R-R interval data, and spontaneous heart rate BRS was obtained by using a sequence method at rest and after administration of atropine methylnitrate (mATR, 2 mg/kg iv). Heart rate and SNA baroreflex gains were assessed by using conventional pharmacological methods. FRL and FSL were normotensive but displayed elevated heart rates, reduced HRV and HF power, and spontaneous BRS compared with SD. mATR had no effect on these parameters in FRL or FSL, indicating reduced cardiovagal tone. FSL exhibited reduced PNA frequency, longer baroreflex latency, and reduced baroreflex gain of heart rate and SNA compared with FRL and SD, indicating in FSL dual impairment of cardiac and circulatory baroreflexes. These findings show that AChR resistance results in reduced cardiac muscarinic receptor function leading to cardiovagal insufficiency. In contrast, AChR sensitivity results in autonomic and respiratory abnormalities arising from alterations in central muscarinic and or other neurotransmitter receptors.

We tested the hypothesis that one bout of maximal exercise performed 24 h before reambulation from 16 days of 6 degrees head-down tilt (HDT) could increase integrated baroreflex sensitivity. Isolated carotid-cardiac and integrated baroreflex function was assessed in seven subjects before and after two periods of HDT separated by 11 mo. On the last day of one HDT period, subjects performed a single bout of maximal cycle ergometry (exercise). Subjects did not exercise after the other HDT period (control). Carotid-cardiac baroreflex sensitivity was evaluated using a neck collar device. Integrated baroreflex function was assessed by recording heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (MAP) during a 15-s Valsalva maneuver (VM) at a controlled expiratory pressure of 30 mmHg. The ratio of change in HR to change in MAP (delta HR/ delta MAP) during phases II and IV of the VM was used as an index of cardiac baroreflex sensitivity. Baroreflex-mediated vasoconstriction was assessed by measuring the late phase II rise in MAP. Following HDT, carotid-cardiac baroreflex sensitivity was reduced (2.8 to 2.0 ms/mmHg; P = 0.05) as was delta HR/ delta MAP during phase II (-1.5 to -0.8 beats/mmHg; P = 0.002). After exercise, isolated carotid baroreflex activity and phase II delta HR/ delta MAP returned to pre-HDT levels but remained attenuated in the control condition. Phase IV delta HR/ delta MAP was not altered by HDT or exercise. The late phase II increase of MAP was 71% greater after exercise compared with control (7 vs. 2 mmHg; P = 0.041).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Kyoto University (京都大学)
0048
新制・課程博士
博士(人間・環境学)
甲第10300号
人博第187号
14||151(吉田南総合図書館)
新制||人||46(附属図書館)
UT51-2003-H721
京都大学大学院人間・環境学研究科文化・地域環境学専攻
(主査)教授 森谷 敏夫, 教授 中村 榮太郎, 教授 津田 謹輔
学位規則第4条第1項該当

Hemodynamic effects of insulin resistance (IR) are thought to be largely dependent on its relationship with body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) levels. The first part of the present thesis was aimed at exploring whether IR is associated with hemodynamic indices of cardiovascular function in a large sample of non-diabetic individuals from the general population (n=731) and if so, to explore if such relationship is continuous across different categories of BMI (lean, overweight and obese), and BP (normal BP, high-normal BP and hypertension). IR was assessed with the homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR). Based on a value of HOMA-IR of 2.09 (75th percentile of distribution curve), subjects were classified as insulin-sensitive (IS, HOMA<2.09) or insulin-resistant (IR, HOMA≥2.09). Synchronized beat-to-beat recordings of stroke volume (impedance cardiography) and R-R interval (ECG), along with repeated BP measurements were performed over 5 minutes. Stroke index (SI), cardiac index (CI), systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI), left cardiac work index (LCWI), pre-ejection period (PEP) and left ventricular ejection time (LVET) were computed and averaged. In analysis of co-variance allowing for confounders, IR subjects showed significantly higher BP levels and SVRI, and reduced R-R interval, SI, CI, LCWI, PEP and LVET. These differences remained significant when analyses were performed within each BMI and BP category. Overall, these results indicate that effects of IR on hemodynamic indices of cardiovascular function are continuous across different BMI and BP categories, reinforcing the importance of IR in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular alterations beyond its association with obesity and hypertension. The finding of a significant association between IR and hemodynamic alterations even in lean and normotensive subjects was the rationale to explore potential mechanisms for these alterations in this selected group of subjects. Specific objectives of this second part of the thesis were: 1) To explore the relationship between insulin resistance and systemic hemodynamics, cardiac baroreflex sensitivity and indices of autonomic CV modulation. 2) To explore the relationship of insulin resistance with 24h heart rate, average blood pressure levels and blood pressure variability over the 24h; and 3) To explore the relationship of insulin resistance with central blood pressure levels and with measures of large artery stiffness and wave reflections. The study population for these analyses was constituted by subjects who were below the 30th percentile of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) distribution curve (DBP ≤72 mmHg) and who had no elevation in systolic BP levels. In addition, subjects were excluded in case of diabetes mellitus (fasting blood glucose ≥126 mg/dL or use of medications for previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes) obesity (BMI≥30) or taking medications with effects on BP. A total of 90 subjects fulfilling inclusion criteria were considered for the present analysis and underwent further assessments. Insulin resistance was assessed with HOMA-index and subjects classified into IR tertiles, based on the distribution of HOMA-index values. 24h Ambulatory BP monitoring was performed. Mean SBP and DBP were averaged for the day, night and 24h, and the respective day-to-night dipping was calculated. BPV was assessed for SBP and DBP as 24h standard deviation (SD), weighted 24h SD (wSD), daytime and night-time SD. Recordings of pulse waveform were obtained by means of a previously validated oscillometric device for ambulatory BP monitoring with in-built transfer-function like method. Aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV, m/s) and other measures derived from pulse wave analysis such as augmentation index (AIx, %), central SBP (cSBP), central DBP (cDBP) and central pulse pressure (cPP) were computed. Peripheral SBP and DBP, and heart rate (HR) were recorded and pulse pressure (PP) calculated as the difference between SBP and DBP. Non-invasive assessment of beat-to-beat BP, R-R interval (ECG) and stroke volume (by means of impedance cardiography) were performed during 10 min in supine position and specific hemodynamic indices associated with their measurement were computed and averaged: RRI (msec), heart rate (HR, bpm), stroke volume index (SI, mL/beat/m2), cardiac index (CI, L/min/m2), SBP (mmHg) and DBP (mmHg), systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI, dyn/sec/cm-5/m2), left cardiac work index (LCWI, Kg/m/m2), pre-ejection period (PEP, msec), left ventricular ejection time (LVET, msec) and PEP/LVET ratio were calculated. Cardiac autonomic modulation was assessed by computer analysis of 10 min beat-to-beat BP and ECG recordings in resting supine position. Cardiac baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) was estimated by sequence method. Total variance, low-frequency (LF) and high-frequency (HF) spectral components of HR variability (HRV) were assessed by autoregressive analysis. LF/HF ratio was calculated. After multiple regression analysis, adjusting for common confounders such as age, sex, HR and BMI, increasing values of HOMA-IR were associated with reduced RRI, SI, CI, and with increased SVRI, SBP and DBP. IR was also associated with reduced BRS (up, down, and total slopes), decreased parasympathetic indices of autonomic CV modulation (SDRRI, HF-power, total power) and a predominance of sympathetic component of HRV (increased LF/HF ratio). Increasing values of HOMA-IR were also associated with increased HR and average SBP levels (during day, night and 24-h period), with augmented BP variability (Day SBP SD, and SBP wSD) and with a reduced dipping of HR. Finally, insulin resistance was shown to be associated with increasing values of aortic PWV, and with higher central and peripheral SBP and DBP levels. Overall, these results support significant associations between insulin resistance and changes in hemodynamic and autonomic indices of cardiovascular function, even after accounting for common confounders. These findings suggest that in normotensive healthy adults, increases in insulin resistance may promote alterations in autonomic cardiovascular modulation, in systemic hemodynamics and in arterial stiffness, all of which are known contributors to the pathogenesis of hypertension.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of resistance training on blood pressure, ventricular repolarization, baroreflex sensitivity and cardiac autonomic balance in diabetic rats. Cardiovascular evaluation was performed in conscious trained and sedentary animals, 8 weeks after the onset of diabetes with alloxan or control animals. The resistance training consisted of 3 sets of 10 repetitions performed at 40% of one repetition maximum test, 3 days/wk over 8 wks in squattraining apparatus. Blood pressure was monitored for 30 min 48 h after the last training session or time control. Baroreflex sensitivity was analyzed by sequence method and cardiac autonomic balance was assessed by heart rate variability in the frequency domain. After 8 wks, the diabetes significantly increased glycemia (from 83 ± 8 to 381 ± 41 mg/dl, p<0.05), mean blood pressure (from 104.7 ± 5.4 to 125.1 ± 5.4 mmHg, p<0.05), QTc interval (from 4.4 ± 0.1 to 5.1 ± 0.1 ms, p<0.05), reduced baroreflex sensitivity (from 2.01 ± 0.3 to 0.38 ± 0.1 ms/mmHg, p<0.05) and impaired the cardiac autonomic balance. Resistance training was able to produce significant reduction on the glycemia (270 ± 17 mg/dl, p<0.05), prevented the increase of mean blood pressure (108 ± 3 mmHg, p<0.001) and QTc interval (4.6 ± 0.1 ms, p<0.01), the reduction of baroreflex sensitivity (2.63 ± 0.5 ms/mmHg, p<0.01) and disturbance on the cardiac autonomic balance. These results suggest that resistance training promotes a better glycemic control, prevents hypertension and improves baroreflex sensitivity and cardiac autonomic balance in alloxan diabetic rats.
O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os efeitos do treinamento físico resistido sobre a pressão arterial, repolarização ventricular, sensibilidade barorreflexa e balanço autonômico cardíaco em ratos diabéticos. A avaliação cardiovascular foi realizada em animais conscientes treinados e sedentários, após 8 semanas do início do diabetes com aloxana ou nos animais controle. O treinamento físico resistido consistiu de 3 séries de 10 repetições realizada a 40% do teste de uma repetição máxima, 3 dias/semana durante 8 semanas em um aparato que simula o exercício de agachamento em humanos. Pressão arterial foi monitorada por 30 minutos 48 horas após a última sessão de treinamento físico ou tempo controle. A sensibilidade barorreflexa foi analisada pelo método da sequência e o balanço autonômico cardíaco foi avaliado pela variabilidade da freqüência cardíaca no domínio da freqüência. Após 8 semanas, o diabetes aumentou significativamente a glicemia (de 83 ± 8 para 381 ± 41 mg/dl), pressão arterial média (de 104.7 ± 5,4 para 125 ± 5,4 mmHg), intervalo QTc (de 4,4 ± 0,1 para 5,1 ± 0,1 ms), reduziu sensibilidade barorreflexa (de 2,01 ± 0,3 para 0,38 ± 0,1 ms/mmHg) e produziu um distúrbio sobre o balanço autonômico cardíaco. O treinamento físico resistido foi capaz de produzir significante redução sobre a glicemia (270 ± 17 mg/dl), preveniu o aumento da pressão arterial (100,8 ± 4,2 mmHg) e intervalo QTc (4,6 ± 0,1 ms), a redução da sensibilidade barorreflexa (2,63 ± 0,5 ms/mmHg) e distúrbio sobre a balanço autonômico cardíaco. Esses resultados sugerem que o treinamento físico resistido promove um melhor controle glicêmico, previne hipertensão e melhora a sensibilidade barorreflexa e balanço autonômico cardíaco em ratos diabéticos induzidos pela aloxana.

A síncope neurocardiogênica (SNC) é caracterizada por perda transitória da consciência e do controle postural, devido a uma hipoperfusão cerebral global de surgimento abrupto, com recuperação rápida e espontânea do paciente ao retornar à posição horizontal. Entretanto, investigações adicionais são necessárias para melhor avaliação das respostas cardiorrespiratórias e autonômicas de pacientes com SNC submetidos ao Tilt-test. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar, em pacientes com história clínica sugestiva de SNC, os efeitos da mudança postural induzidas pelo Tilt-test na pressão arterial (PA) e frequência cardíaca (FC), na variabilidade cardiocirculatória e na sensibilidade barorreflexa (SBR). Além disso, o estudo também avaliou a relação entre a idade, sexo e características antropométricas dos pacientes com as respostas ao Tilt-test, e a relação entre o tempo do início da mudança postural e o momento da síncope, com um ou mais parâmetros acima mencionados. O estudo foi dividido em 3 partes: 1 Estudo retrospectivo de 180 pacientes, com história clínica sugestiva de SNC, mas que apresentaram Tilt-test positivo (TTP) (128 indivíduos) ou negativo (TTN) (52 indivíduos) para síncope; 2 Estudo da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC), usando-se métodos lineares (Transformada Rápida de Fourier) em pacientes com história clínica sugestiva de SNC, e com respostas positiva ou negativa ao Tilt-test. Foram incluídos 62 pacientes, 31 com Tilt-test positivo e 31 negativo; 3 Estudo da variabilidade da pressão arterial sistólica (VPAS), usando-se métodos lineares (Transformada Rápida de Fourier), e da SBR (Método da Sequência) em pacientes com história clínica sugestiva de SNC, e com respostas positiva ou negativa ao Tilt-test. Foram estudados 33 indivíduos, 16 com Tilt-test positivo e 17 negativo. Estudo 1 Observou-se que a incidência de SNC foi 1,5 vezes maior em mulheres do que em homens. Além disso, os grupos TTP e TTN apresentaram idade e características antropométricas semelhantes entre si, e não houve significância estatística nas correlações entre o tempo do início da posição vertical até a síncope, a idade e as características antropométricas. Estudo 2 Comparando os 2 grupos nos domínios do tempo (SD-iRR, variância-iRR, RMSSD) e da frequência (LF (un), HF (un) e LF/HF) nas fases Pré-Tilt, Tilt e Pós-Tilt, com exceção do iRR (ms), não observou-se diferença entre os grupos. Houve, na fase Tilt, um menor valor do iRR no grupo TTP. O Pré-Tilt comparado ao Tilt, promoveu em ambos os grupos redução do iRR e aumento na razão LF/HF. Estudo 3 Comparando-se os grupos TTP e TTN no Pré-Tilt e Tilt, não houve diferença no LF da PAS e na SBR. O Tilt promoveu, em ambos os grupos, aumento no LF da PAS, redução na SBR. Somente no grupo TTP foi observado aumento no desvio padrão da PAS durante o Tilt. Em conclusão, o estudo 1 demonstrou que a SNC não foi influenciada pela idade e características antropométricas, no que diz respeito à prevalência, e ao tempo de duração entre o início da mudança postural no Tilt-test e o momento do aparecimento da síncope na posição vertical. O estudo 2 demonstrou que indivíduos com suspeita clínica de SNC, e Tilt-test positivo ou negativo não apresentam anormalidades no balanço simpato-vagal cardíaco, mas, apresentaram diferenças no iRR. O estudo 3 não evidenciou diferenças no controle autonômico cardiovascular (LF-PAS e SBR) entre os grupos TTP e TTN no Pré-Tilt e Tilt. Os estudos 2 e 3 mostraram que com a metodologia utilizada na análise da VFC e VPAS não foi possível detectar anormalidades significativas da modulação autonômica cardiovascular nos grupos TTP e TTN, e desse modo, prever na posição vertical do Tilttest, se um paciente com história clínica sugestiva de SNC apresentará ou não síncope.
Neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) is characterized by transient loss of consciousness and postural control, due to abrupt global cerebral hypoperfusion, with rapid and spontaneous recovery after changing the patient to horizontal position. However, further investigations are necessary to better understand the cardiorespiratory and autonomic responses to the Tilt-test in NCS patients. The present study aimed to evaluate, in patients with a history suspicion of NCS, the effects of postural change (Tilt-test) on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR), on the cardiovascular variability and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS). Furthermore, the study also assessed the relationship between age, sex and anthropometric characteristics with the Tilt-test responses, and the relationship between the time period taken to experience syncope following postural change and the above cited parameters. The study was divided into three parts: 1 A retrospective study with 180 patients with a history suspicion of NCS, that experienced (TTP; 128 individuals) or not (TTN; 52 individuals) syncope following Tilt-test; 2 A study of the heart rate variability (HRV), assessed by linear methods (Fast Fourier Transform), in patients with a history suspicion of NCS and that experienced, or not, syncope following Tilt-test. The study included 62 patients (31 in TTP group and 31 in TTN group); 3 A study of the systolic blood pressure variability (SAPV), using linear methods (Fast Fourier Transform), and of the BRS (Sequence Method) in patients with a history compatible with NCS and that experienced, or not, syncope following Tilt-test. The study included 33 patients (16 in TTP group and 17 in TTN group). Study 1 it was observed that the incidence of NCS was 1.5 times greater in women than in men. Furthermore, groups TTP and TTN showed age and anthropometric characteristics similar to each other and no statistical significance was observed in the correlations among the time period taken to experience syncope following postural change and age and anthropometric characteristics. Study 2 The analysis of the cardiovascular variability, by means of time (SD-iRR, variance-iRR, RMSSD) and frequency (LF (nu), HF (nu) and LF/HF) domain methods, revealed no differences between groups in the Pre-Tilt, Tilt and Post-Tilt phases. However, iRR (ms) was found different between groups. During the Tilt phase, TTP group has shown lower iRR as compared to TTN. Also, TTP and TTN groups exhibited lower iRR and higher LF/HF ratio during Tilt-test as compared to Pre-Tilt phase. Study 3 Comparing the TTP and TTN groups, no statistical differences were found in the LF power of SAP and BRS in both Pre-Tilt and Tilt phases. Following Tilt-test it was observed an increase in LF power of SAP and a reduction in BRS. TTP group showed higher SAP standard deviation during the Tilt phase. In conclusion, study 1 demonstrated that NCS incidence and the time period taken to experience syncope following postural change were not influenced by age and anthropometric characteristics. Study 2 has shown that patients with a history suspicion of NCS, that experienced or not syncope following Tilt-test do not show abnormalities in the sympatovagal balance, but exhibited changes in the iRR. Study 3 showed that the cardiovascular autonomic control (LF-SAP and BRS) is not different between the TTP and TTN groups, in the Pre-Tilt and Tilt phases. Studies 2 and 3 have shown that the methods employed in the analysis of HRV and SAPV were unable to reveal abnormalities in the cardiovascular autonomic modulation in TTP and TTN groups, and thus, can not predict if a patient with a history suspicion of NCS will experience or not syncope during Tilt-test.