Publications

If you have published any full-length research paper in which Nevrokard software was used (NO posters or abstracts only, please!) and which is not included in this list, please email us the bibliographic data and we'll include it.

• Esco MR, Olson MS, Williford HN. Racial Differences Exist in Cardiovascular Parasympathetic Modulation Following Maximal Exercise.  J Appl Res. 2010; 10(1): 24-31

• Cankar K, Potocnik N, Strucl M. Alteration of skin laser-Doppler flux response to local cooling in gestational hypertension. Clin Auton Res. 2010 Jan 9. [Epub ahead of print]

• Garcia-Espinosa MA, Shaltout HA, Olson J, Westwood BM, Robbins ME, Link K, Diz DL. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy detection of neurotransmitters in dorsomedial medulla correlate with spontaneous baroreceptor reflex function. Hypertension. 2010; 55(2, Part 2): 487-493

• Millis RM, Austin RE, Hatcher MD, Bond V, Faruque MU, Goring KL, Hickey BM, DeMeersman RE. Association of body fat percentage and heart rate variability measures of sympathovagal balance. Life Sci. 2010; 86(5-6):153-157

• Faruque MU, Millis RM, Dunston GM, Kwagyan J, Bond V, Rotimi CN, Davis T, Christie R, Campbell AL. Association of GNB3 C825T Polymorphism with Peak Oxygen Consumption. Int J Sports Med 2009; 30(5): 315-319

• Keary TA, Hughes JW, Palmieri PA. Women with posttraumatic stress disorder have larger decreases in heart rate variability during stress tasks. International J Psychophysiol. 2009; 73(3): 257-264

• Frasch MG, Müller T, Szynkaruk M, Schwab M. Validation of spontaneous assessment of baroreceptor reflex sensitivity and its relation to heart rate variability in the ovine fetus pre- and near-term. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2009; 87: 736-742

• Arnold AC, Shaltout HA, Gallagher PE, Diz DI. Leptin impairs cardiovagal baroreflex function at the level of the solitary tract nucleus. Hypertension. 2009; 54(5): 1001-8

• Bubier JL, Drabick DAG, Breiner T. Autonomic functioning moderates the relations between contextual factors and externalizing behaviors among inner-city children. J Fam Psychol. 2009; 23(4): 500-510

• Millis RM, Austin RE, Bond V, Faruque M, Goring KL, Hickey BM, Blakely R, DeMeersman RE. Effects of high-carbohydrate and high-fat dietary treatments on measures of heart rate variability and sympathovagal balance. Life Sci. 2009; 85(3-4):141-145

• Kong HY, Lee JS, Seo SW, Cho SH, Kim SH, Chae WS, Jin HC, Kim YI. The effect of rocuronium on heart rate variability in diabetic patients. Korean J Anesthesiol. 2009; 57 (2): 165-169

• Miu AC, Heilman RM, Miclea M. Reduced heart rate variability and vagal tone in anxiety: Trait versus state, and the effects of autogenic training. Auton Neurosci. 2009; 145(1-2): 99-103

• Sinski M, Lewandowski J, Ciarka A, Bidiuk J, Abramczyk P, Dobosiewicz, Gaciong Z. Atorvastatin reduces sympathetic activity and increases baroreceptor reflex sensitivity in patients with hypercholesterolaemia and systemic arterial hypertension. Kardiol Pol 2009; 67(6): 613-620

• Gole Y, Mourot L, Riera F, Louge P, Fontanari P, Galland FM, Robinet C, Boussuges  A. Autonomous nervous system of student military divers: assessment by heart rate variability. Médecine et Armées. 2009; 37(1): 11-16

• Jung JY, Lee JH, Lee JS, Kim YI. The effect of a target controlled infusion of low-concentration ketamine on the heart rate variability of normal volunteers. Korean J Pain. 2009; 22(1): 39-46

• Schobersberger W, Leichtfried V, Mueck-Weymann M, Humpeler E. Austrian moderate altitude studies (AMAS): benefits of exposure to moderate altitudes (1,500–2,500 m). Sleep Breath. 2009; doi 10.1007/sl 1325-009-0286-y (on-line)

• Zupet P, Princi T, Finderle Z. Effect of hypobaric hypoxia on heart rate variability during exercise: a pilot field study. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009; 107(3):345-50

• Pham H, Bonham AC, Pinkerton KE, Chen CY. Central neuroplasticity and decreased heart rate variability after particulate matter exposure in mice. Environ Health Perspect. 2009; 117(9): 1448:1453

• Pulgar VM, Hong JK, Jessup JA, Massmann AG, Diz DI, Figueroa JP. Mild chronic hypoxemia modifies expression of brain stem angiotensin peptide receptors and reflex responses in fetal sheep. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2009; 297: 446–452

• Crisan LG, Pana S, Vulturar R, Heilman RM, Szekely R, Druga B, Dragos N, Miu AC. Genetic contributions of the serotonin transporter to social learning of fear and economic decision making. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2009; doi10.1093/scan/nsp019 (on-line)

• Blau R, Klein PS. Elicited emotions and cognitive functioning in preschool children. Early Child Dev Care 2009; doi:10.1080/03004430802674316 (on-line)

• Macit C, Mercanoglu G, Safran N, Gungor M and Eroglu L. Time to onset of anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in rats after myocardial infarction and association with autonomic control of heart. Neuroanatomy 2009; 8: 20-25

• Sharma P, Makharia GK, Ahuja V,Dwivedi SN, Deepak KK. Autonomic Dysfunctions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Clinical Remission. Dig Dis Sci. 2009; 54(4): 853-861

• Cankar K, Finderle Z, Strucl M. The effect of alpha-adrenoceptor agonists and L-NMMA on cutaneous postocclusive reactive hyperemia. Microvasc Res. 2009 Mar;77(2):198-203

• Paschoal MA, Trevizan PF, Scodeler NF. Heart rate variability, blood lipids and physical capacity of obese and non-obese children. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2009; 93(3): 223-229

• Fang SC, Huang CJ, Yang TT, Tsai PS. Heart rate variability and daytime functioning in insomniacs and normal sleepers: Preliminary results. J Psychosom Res. 2008; 65(1): 23-30

• Henze M, Hart D, Samarel A, Barakat J, Eckert L, Scrogin K. Persistent alterations in heart rate variability, baroreflex sensitivity, and anxiety-like behaviors during development of heart failure in the rat. Am J Physiol Heart Circul Physiol. 2008; 295(1): H29-38

• Hojs N, Strucl M, Cankar K. The effect of glibenclamide on acetylcholine and sodium nitroprusside induced vasodilatation in human cutaneous microcirculation. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2008; 29(1): 38-44

• Chung S, Cho H, Kim KO, Lee Y, Choi JG,  In J, Choe YS. The effect of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum on baroreflex sensitivity. Korean J Anesthesiol  2008; 55(6): 662-665

• Cankar K, Strucl M. The effect of glibenclamide on cutaneous laser-Doppler flux. Microvasc Res. 2008; 75(1): 97-103

• Tseng WL, Tsai MW. Comparison of stress status and reactivity in subjects with hypertension and normotension. FJPT 2008; 33(5): 358-359

• Aksnes TA,  Flaa A, Sevre K, Mundal HH, Rostrup M, Kjeldsen SE. Effects on plasma noradrenaline may explain some of the improved insulin sensitivity seen by AT-1 receptor blockade. Blood Pressure 2008; 17(3): 156-163

• Klemenc M, Maver J, Princi T, Flander P, Golja P. The effect of sucrose ingestion on autonomic nervous system function in young subjects during acute moderate hypoxia. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008; 104: 803-812

• Key BL, Campbell TS, Bacon SL., Gerin W. The influence of trait and state rumination on cardiovascular recovery from a negative emotional stressor. J Behav Med. 2008 31:237-248

• Beauchaine T.P., Hong J., Marsh P. Sex Differences in Autonomic Correlates of Conduct Problems and Aggression. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008;       47(7):788-796

• Lenasi H, Strucl M. The effect of nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase inhibition on cutaneous microvascular reactivity. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008 Aug;103(6):719-26

• Schmitt L, Fouillot JP, Millet GP, Robach P, Nicolet G, Brugniaux J, Richalet JP. Altitude. Heart rate variability and aerobic capacities. Int J Sports Med. 2008; 29:      300-306.

• Schaeffer L, Burkhardt T, Mueller-Vizentini D, Rauh M, Tomaske M, Mieth RA, Bauersfeld U, Beinder E. Cardiac autonomic balance in small-for-gestational-age neonates. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008; 294: H884-H890

• Bubier JL, Drabick DAG. Affective decision-making and externalizing behaviors: the role of autonomic activity. J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2008; 36: 941-953

• Pulgar V, Diz D, Hong JK, Figuerova JP. Chronic mild hypoxemia during late gestation decreases baroreceptor gain in fetal sheep. Reproductive Sciences. 2008; 15(1),129A

• Schmitt L, Fouillot JP, Nicolet G, Midol A. Opuntia Ficus Indica increases heart rate variability in high-level athletes. Int J Sport Nutri Exerc Metab. 2008;18(2)

• Drew RC, Bell MPD, White MJ. Modulation of spontaneous baroreflex control of heart rate and indices of vagal tone by passive calf muscle stretch during graded metaboreflex activation in humans. J Appl Physiol. 2008; 104:716-723

• Torka P, Aneja R, Yadav RK, Thabah MM, Vaidya B, Gupta R, Kumar A, Deepak KK. Autonomic nervous system dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology 2008;  47(2): 111-112

• Paschoal MA, Polessi EA, Simioni FC. Evaluation of Heart Rate Variability in Trained and Sedentary Climacteric Women. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2008;90; 80-86.
   

• Marsh P., Beauchaine T.P., Williams B. Dissociation of sad facial expressions and autonomic nervous system responding in boys with disruptive behavior disorders. Psychophysiology. 2008;45:100-110.

• Aneja R, Singh MB, Shankar S, Dhir V, Grover R, Gupta R, Kumar A. Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Indian J Rheumatology 2007; 2: 47-50.

• Enweze L, Oke LM, Thompson T, Obisesan TO, Blakely R, Adams RG, Millis RM, Khan M, Banks M, Bond V. Acute exercise and postexercise blood pressure in African American women. Ethn Dis. 2007;17: 664-668.

• Hughes JW, Dennis MF, Beckham JC. Baroreceptor sensitivity at rest and during stress in women with posttraumatic stress disorder or major depressive disorder. J Trauma Stress. 2007;20:667-676.

• Sakhuja A, Goyal A, Jaryal AK, Wig N, Vajpayee M, Kumar A, Deepak KK. Heart rate variability and autonomic function tests in HIV positive individuals in India. Clin Auton Res. 2007; 17: 193-196.

• Schmitt L, Hellard P,. Millet GP, Roels B, Richalet J-P, Fouillot J-P. Heart
  rate variability and performance at two different altitudes in well-trained
  swimmers. Int J Sports Med. 2006;27:226-231.

• Hellard P, Cattaneo S, Houel N, Schmitt L, Barale F, Lacoste L, Rey JL. Mixed-model analysis of the relationships between training loads and heart rate variability in elite swimmers. Rev Port Cien Desp 2006;6(2):139-140.

• Zhao JJ, Li CH, Feng XH, Sun J, Li XS. Animal model buildup of HRV analysis on conscious rats with hypertension. Chin J Appl Physiol. 2006; 22: 62-63.

• Schmitt L, Hellard P, Millet GP, Roels B, Richalet JP, Fouillot JP. Heart rate variability and performance at two different altitudes in well-trained swimmers. Int J Sports Med. 2006; 27: 226-231.

• Moga M, Moga VD, Vernic C. Time-frequency representation of cardiac rhythm dynamics. Book: Integrating Biomedical Information: From eCell to ePatient.         2006: 211-212.

• Yadav RK, Gupta R, Thabah MM, Poojary G, Madhavan SM, Deepak KK. Autonomic status in systemic sclerosis in India. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2006; 50: 397-402.

• Hughes JW, Feldman ME, Beckham JC. Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with attenuated baroreceptor sensitivity among female, but not male, smokers. Biol Psychol. 2006; 71: 296-302.

• Hopper JW, Spinazzola J, Simpson WB, van der Kolk BA. Preliminary evidence of parasympathetic influence on basal heart rate in posttraumatic stress disorder. J Psychosomatic Res. 2006; 60: 83-90.

• Merati G, Rampichini S, Roselli M, Roveda E, Pizzini G, Veicsteinas A. Gravity and gravidity: will microgravity assist pregnancy? Sport Sci Health. 2006; 1: 129-36.

• Tewari HK, Gadia R, Kumar D, Venkatesh P, Garg SP. Sympathetic–parasympathetic activity and reactivity in central serous chorioretinopathy: a case–control study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2006; 47: 3474-3478.

• Carter III R, Samuel N. Cheuvront SN, Wray DW, Kolka MA, Stephenson LA, Sawka MN. The influence of hydration status on heart rate variability after exercise heat stress. J Therm Biol. 2005; 30(7): 495-502

• Cheng CF, Lin HM, Tsai HC, Chu CH, Lin JC. Analysis of heart rate variability during acute exposure to moderate altitude and rowing exercise. J Exerc Sci Fit. 2005; 3(1): 25-32

• Fisher JP, Bell MPD, White MJ. Cardiovascular responses to human calf stretch muscle during varying levels of muscle metaboreflex activation. Exp Physiol. 2005; 90: 773-81. 

• Ambarish V, Barde P, Vyas A, Deepak KK. Comparison between pre-prandial and post-prandial heart rate variability (HRV). Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2005; 49(4): 436-442.

• Shaltout HA, Abdel-Rahman AA. Mechanism of fatty acids induced suppression of cardiovascular reflexes in rats. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2005; 314: 1328-37.

• Jovanov E. On spectral analysis of heart rate variability during very slow yogic breathing. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2005; 3: 2467-70.

• Sack M, Hopper JW, Lamprecht F. Low respiratory sinus arrhythmia and prolonged psychophysiological arousal in posttraumatic stress disorder: heart rate dynamics and individual differences in arousal regulation. Biol Psychiatry. 2004; 55: 284-90.

• Maver J, Strucl M, Accetto R. Autonomic nervous system and microvascular alterations in normotensives with a family history of hypertension. Blood Press. 2004; 13: 95-100.

• Zvan B, Zaletel M, Oblak JP, Pogacnik T, Kiauta T. The middle cerebral artery flow velocities during head-up tilt testing in diabetic patients with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Cerebrovasc Dis. 2003; 15: 270-5.

• Balbela GV, Amaral JLV, Montenegro JL, Banizi PF, Aguerre DB. Variabilidad de la frecuencia cardiaca durante la prueba de inclinacion. Rev Urug Cardiol. 2003; 18: 20-30.

• Farmer E, Brownson, A. Experimental Design and Analysis Techniques for Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Equations. European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), 31 pp, 2003.

• Farmer E, Brownson, A. Measuring Workload in Man-in-the-Loop Simulations: Worked Example. European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), 35 pp, 2003.

• Zaletel M, Zvan B, Strucl M, Pogacnik T, Kiauta T. The influence of brightness, colour and complexity on visual evoked doppler flow responses. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2002; 28: 917-22.

• Oblak JP, Zaletel M, Zvan B, Kiauta T, Pogacnik T. The effect of age on cerebrovascular reactivity to cold pressor and head-up tilt. Acta Neurol Scand. 2002; 106: 30-33.

• Rivers WE. Investigating Human Touch. Graduate Thesis. South Carolina Honors College. July 2002.

• Zvan B, Zaletel M, Pogacnik T, Kiauta T. Testing of cerebral endothelium function with L-arginine after stroke. Int Angiol. 2002; 21: 256-9.

• Zvan B, Zaletel M, Pretnar J, Pogacnik T, Kiauta T. Influence of the cold pressor test on the middle cerebral artery circulation. J Auton Nerv System. 1998; 74: 175-178.

• Svigelj V, Grad A, Kiauta T. Heart rate variability, norepinephrine and ECG changes in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients. Acta Neurol Scand. 1996; 94: 120-126.

• Pogacnik T, Sega S, Mesec A, Kiauta T. Autonomic function testing in patients with tension-type headache. Headache. 1993; 33: 63-68.

• Sega S, Jager F, Kiauta T. A comparison of cardiovascular reflex tests and spectral analysis of heart rate variability in healthy subjects. Clin Auton Res. 1993; 3: 175-182.

• Pogacnik T, Sega S, Pecnik B, Kiauta T. Autonomic func­tion testing in patients with migraine. Headache. 1993; 33: 545-550.

• Mesec A, Sega S, Kiauta T. The influence of the type, duration, severity and levodopa treatment of Parkinson's disease on autonomic involvement. Clin Auton Res. 1993; 3: 339-344.