Heart rate variability in healthy term newborns is related to delivery mode: a prospective observational study

• Main Authors: Marek Kozar (Author), Ingrid Tonhajzerova (Author), Michal Mestanik (Author), Katarina Matasova (Author), Mirko Zibolen (Author), Andrea Calkovska (Author), Kamil Javorka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early postnatal period is characterized by dramatic adaptation changes of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in newborns. There is still insufficient data regarding maturation of autonomic regulatory mechanisms in neonates early after delivery. Aim of this study was to analyz...