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Sinusoidal heart rate rhythms in severe neonatal hypoxia.
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 1, 1979
Summary
Sinusoidal heart rate patterns in patients often indicate severe outcomes, including death or significant brain damage. This suggests a critical loss of central nervous system control over heart rate regulation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Sinusoidal heart rate (SHR) patterns are rare and concerning fetal or critical care findings.
- The underlying pathophysiology and prognostic implications of SHR require further elucidation.