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Basal heart rate
| Pre-touch | During touch | Post-touch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcones (bpm) | 57.7 ± 1.8 | 57.8 ± 1.8 | 57.5 ± 1.8 |
| Flat disc (bpm) | 58.7 ± 2.0 | 57.6 ± 1.8 | 57.1 ± 1.7** |
n = 19 for each measure. Values are expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean
bpm beat per minute
** p < 0.01 versus pre-touch value; tested by one-way repeated measures ANOVA, followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparison test
