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Analysis of Electrocardiograms and Behavior in Mice from Pregnancy to Lactation Period
Published on: April 5, 2024
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Cardioautonomic control in pregnant individuals with advanced maternal age
Matthew J Gervais1,2, Christy-Lynn M Cooke3,4, Sandra T Davidge3,4,5
1Neurovascular Health Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, 1-059D Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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