[Evaluation of effect of levodopa on heart rate variability in Parkinson's disease]
Scientific and Research Journal of Army University of Medical Sciences-JAUMS. 2007; 5 (3): 1287-1292
in Persian
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative process that in addition to other problems leads to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Heart Rate Variability is a normal phenomena that appears during deep breathing and valsalva maneuver, but in some diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, may diminishes. Levodopa is a principal agent in treating Parkinson's Disease, so, it is probable that it would cause or worsen autonomic nervous system dysfunction in some patients
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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Persian
Journal:
Sci. Res. J. Army Univ. Med. Sci.
Year:
2007
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