Quantitative Complexity Theory Used in the Prediction of Head-Up Tilt Testing Outcome

• Published in: Cardiology research and practice Vol. 2021; pp. 1 - 10
• Main Authors: Krzesiński, Paweł, Marczyk, Jacek, Wolszczak, Bartosz, Gielerak, Grzegorz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Hindawi 2021; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Wiley
• Subjects: Analysis; Blood pressure; Body mass index; Chronic illnesses; Complexity theory; Fainting; Forecasts and trends; Heart rate; Prognosis; Standard deviation; Variables

Background. Head-up tilt testing (HUTT), a well-established tool in the diagnosis of vasovagal syncope, is time-consuming, and every provoked vasovagal reaction may result in consolidating the reflex mechanism. Therefore, identification of parameters that could shorten the duration of HUTT and preve...