Abstract:Aim: Despite the reduction of respiratory muscle strength and cardiac autonomic modulation after open-heart surgery has been demonstrated, the association between changes in both variables has not been investigated. This study aimed to determine the correlation between change in inspiratory muscle strength and change in deep breathing heart rate variability in patients submitted to open-heart surgery. Material and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among 32 participants aged between … Show more
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