Heart rate variability as a predictor of stroke course, functional outcome, and medical complications: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive marker of autonomic nervous system function that is based on the analysis of length differences between subsequent RR intervals of the electrocardiogram. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the current knowledge gap in the utility of HRV parameters and their value as predictors of the acute stroke course. Methods: A systematic review was performed in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant articles published between 1 January 2016 and 1 November 2022 available in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were obtained using a systematic search strategy. The following keywords were used to screen the publications: "heart rate variability" AND/OR "HRV" AND "stroke." The eligi

SUBMITTER: Aftyka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9947292 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature