Sympathetic-Nerve Activity during Sleep in Normal Subjects

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Authors

Virend K. Somers · University of Iowa

Mark Eric Dyken · University of Iowa

Allyn L. Mark · University of Iowa

François M. Abboud · University of Iowa

Abstract

REM sleep is associated with profound sympathetic activation in normal subjects, possibly linked to changes in muscle tone. The hemodynamic and sympathetic changes during REM sleep could play a part in triggering ischemic events in patients with vascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Sleep and Wakefulness Research Sleep and related disorders Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 328, Issue 5, pp. 303-307

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199302043280502

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