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Heart rate variability in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Camila Balsamo Gardim1, Bruno Affonso P de Oliveira2, Aline Fernanda B Bernardo1

  • 1Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Unesp, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil.

Revista Paulista De Pediatria : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade De Pediatria De Sao Paulo
|August 15, 2014
PubMed

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Children with type 1 diabetes mellitus show reduced heart rate variability and vagal activity. Early intervention is crucial to prevent future complications in this pediatric group.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition affecting children.
  • Cardiac autonomic dysfunction is a known complication of diabetes.
  • Understanding these effects in children is vital for management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the impact of T1DM on cardiac autonomic behavior in children.
  • To identify changes in heart rate variability and autonomic modulation in pediatric T1DM patients.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed across multiple databases (PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, etc.).
  • MeSH terms included "autonomic nervous system", "diabetes mellitus", "child", and "type 1 diabetes mellitus".
  • Included studies focused on children aged 9-12 years with T1DM, published between 2003-2013.

Main Results:

  • Four articles were included, focusing on heart rate variability (HRV).
  • Children with T1DM generally exhibit decreased global HRV and reduced vagal activity.
  • Physical activity was found to have beneficial effects on cardiac autonomic function in these children.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric patients with T1DM display altered autonomic modulation.
  • Early detection and management of cardiac autonomic changes are necessary.
  • Proactive care can help mitigate long-term complications associated with T1DM in children.
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