Table 1.
Parameters of the baroreflex curves from rats (n = 23), before or during pharmacological stimulation of either the DMH or rostral CnF
| Before DMH | During DMH | P | Before CnF | After CnF | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper HR plateau (bpm) | 366 ± 22 | 370 ± 10 | 0.9 | 343 ± 12 | 360 ± 13 | 0.6 |
| Lower HR plateau (bpm) | 110 ± 15 | 290 ± 10 | <0.005* | 131 ± 10 | 262 ± 11 | <0.005* |
| Range (bpm) | 256 ± 17 | 80 ± 10 | <0.001* | 212 ± 11 | 97 ± 10 | 0.01* |
| V50 (mmHg) | 100 ± 8 | 98 ± 3 | 0.35 | 106 ± 5 | 103 ± 4 | 0.25 |
| Maximal gain (bpm mmHg−1) | −4.9 ± 0.3 | −1.1 ± 0.5 | <0.005* | 5.6 ± 0.3 | 1.4 ± 0.1 | <0.005* |
Values are mean ± SEM.