The Relationship Between Hemispheric Lesion and Autonomic Function by Using  Beat-to- Beat Heart Rate Variation

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 6(1); 1988 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1988;6(1): 49-54.

좌우측 대뇌병변과 Heart Rate Variation을 이용한 자율신경계 기능과의 관계

김승현, 김희태, 김주한, 정경천, 김명호

한양대학교 신경과.

The Relationship Between Hemispheric Lesion and Autonomic Function by Using Beat-to- Beat Heart Rate Variation

S.H. Kim, M.D., H.T. Kim, M.D., J.H. Kim, M.D., K.C. Chung, M.D., and M.H. Kim, M.D.

Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University

Abstract

The hemispheric lesions affecting the structure or pathways related to autonomic function may cause autonomic dysfunction including heart rate. By using the method, beat-to-beat heart rate variation during deep breathing, we studied the relationship between hemispheric lesion and autonomic function. 45 patients were selected for the study, 15 with left hemispheric lesion, 15 with right hemispheric lesion and age matched 15 normal control group were selected. We found the heart rate variation during deep breathing in right hemispheric lesion group (4.60 beats/min) was lower than that of left hemispheric lesion group (8.60 beats/min) and of normal control group (15.80 beats/min). So, it is suggested that right hemisphere may play a greater role in autonomic function than left hemisphere. But, additional studies will provide a more detailed relationship between hemispheric lesion and autonomic function.