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Table 3 Autonomic function tests in different types of epilepsy

From: Interictal autonomic dysfunction in patients with epilepsy

Variables

Epilepsy type

p-value

TLE (n = 31)

GE (n = 17)

R–R interval

 Rest

1.50 ± 0.47

1.62 ± 0.36

0.353

 Deep breathing

1.33 ± 0.61

1.42 ± 0.57

0.643

 Valsalva maneuver

1.33 ± 0.29

1.42 ± 0.36

0.399

 Standing

1.03 ± 0.28

1.14 ± 0.33

0.224

BP to standing (mmHg)

 During systole

16.35 ± 4.1

13.65 ± 3.87

0.187

 During diastole

8.94 ± 3.08

7.82 ± 2.72

0.219

BP to hand grip (mmHg)

9.55 ± 3.7

10.65 ± 3.5

0.321

BP to mental stress test (mmHg)

14.26 ± 3.8

16.06 ± 3.56

0.116

SSR latency (s)

1.83 ± 0.42

1.69 ± 0.44

0.283

  1. Data are presented with mean ± SD
  2. TLE temporal lobe epilepsy, GE generalized epilepsy, BP blood pressure, SSR sympathetic skin response