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Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology 1/2013

Open Access 01-11-2013 | Meeting abstract

P01-027 – Normal HRV in colchicine-resistant FMF patients

Authors: U Nussinovitch, A Livneh

Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Special Issue 1/2013

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The relationship between autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is controversial. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a powerful, simple and reliable technique for the evaluation of ANS dysfunction. Recently, we reported on normal HRV parameters, suggestive of normal ANS function, in patients with uncomplicated FMF. Also, we reported on an association between decreased HRV parameters (suggestive of ANS dysfunction), and amyloidosis of FMF, particularly at a progressive stage. …
Metadata
Title
P01-027 – Normal HRV in colchicine-resistant FMF patients
Authors
U Nussinovitch
A Livneh
Publication date
01-11-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Pediatric Rheumatology / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1546-0096-11-S1-A31

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