Nervous regulation of cardiac rhythm in patients with chronic inflammation

Aim. To study nervous regulation of cardiac rate variability (CRV) in patients with chronic inflammation (CI). Material and methods. The computer version of CRV assessment was used in the study of 79 CI patients and 40 healthy controls. Results. Nervous regulation of cardiac rhythm in Cl patients at rest is characterized with imbalance of autonomic nervous system functions: potent sympathetic effects and weak parasympathetic effects in patients with herpes simplex virus infection stability of parasympathetic influences with sympathetic variability in patients with chronic bronchitis. Using the emotional and physical tests it was found that there is a deficiency of sympathetic effects in patients with chronic bronchitis and parasympathetic dysfunction in patients with HSV infection. Conclusion. It is thought valid to include vegetotropic drugs in therapy of patients with chronic inflammation.