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Cut-off values for cardiovascular autonomic tests based on ≥ 95th or ≥ 5th percentile. |
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| Variable |
Category |
Resting HR (bpm) |
HR in response to deep breathing (bpm) |
HR in response to standing (bpm) |
Fall in postural SBP (mmHg) |
Fall in postural DBP (mmHg) |
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| Age groups (years) |
20–29 |
≤ 13 |
≤ 14 |
≥ 17b |
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| 30–39 |
≤ 11 |
≤ 11a |
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| 40–49 |
≤ 9 |
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| 50–59 |
≤ 8 |
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| 60+ |
≤ 7 |
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| Gender |
Men |
≥ 89 |
≥ 2 |
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| Women |
≥ 97 |
≥ 5 |
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The 95th percentile cut-off value applies to resting HR and postural changes in SBP and DBP. The 5th percentile applies to HR variation in response to deep breathing and to standing. aThis cut-off value applies to age groups of 30+ years. bThis cut-off value applies to all age groups. | ||||||
Torsvik et al. BMC Endocrine Disorders 2008 8:19 doi:10.1186/1472-6823-8-19 |
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