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Table 2 Autonomic function tests in PwE versus controls

From: Interictal autonomic dysfunction in patients with epilepsy

Variables

PwE (n = 48)

Controls (n = 51)

p-value

R–R interval

 Rest

1.54 ± 0.43

1.5 ± 0.36

> 0.05

 Deep breathing

1.26 ± 0.43

1.47 ± 0.36

< 0.01

 Valsalva maneuver

1.36 ± 0.32

1.81 ± 0.25

< 0.001

 Standing

1.07 ± 0.3

1.23 ± 0.16

< 0.005

BP to standing (mmHg)

 During systole

15.77 ± 4.12

11.82 ± 4.07

< 0.001

 During diastole

8.54 ± 2.94

5.14 ± 3.12

< 0.001

BP to hand grip (mmHg)

9.94 ± 3.63

13.61 ± 3.3

< 0.001

BP to mental stress test (mmHg)

14.9 ± 3.78

18.08 ± 2.44

< 0.001

SSR latency (s)

1.78 ± 0.43

1.39 ± 0.14

< 0.001

  1. PwE people with epilepsy, BP blood pressure, SSR sympathetic skin response; the data are presented in mean ± SD
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