Table 2.
Heart rate and systemic arterial blood pressure responses associated with each condition
| Heart and blood pressure measures | Baseline | SPLN stimulation | CST section | CST section + SPLN stimulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR (beats/min) | 433 ± 8 | 438 ± 8 | 444 ± 12 | 438 ± 8 |
| Systolic SABP (mmHg) | 141 ± 5 | 122 ± 6* | 134 ± 5 | 123 ± 8 |
| Diastolic SABP (mmHg) | 89 ± 4 | 75 ± 4* | 85 ± 4 | 77 ± 5 |
| Mean SABP (mmHg) | 106 ± 4 | 91 ± 4* | 101 ± 4 | 92 ± 6 |
Values in table are given as the mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM)
SPLN Splanchnic nerve, CST cervical sympathetic trunk, HR heart rate, SABP systemic arterial blood pressure
* Significant difference from baseline at P < 0.01