Baroreflex SensitivityClinical

Responsiveness of the baroreceptor reflex to blood pressure changes

A measure of how effectively the baroreceptor reflex adjusts heart rate and vascular tone in response to changes in blood pressure, reflecting autonomic cardiovascular control. Reduced sensitivity is associated with impaired blood pressure regulation, and in the cited trial it was retained only with higher-frequency training maintenance.

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