Publications by authors named "Benjamin R O'Croinin"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how increased carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) and low oxygen levels (hypoxia) during apneas affect heart rate, specifically focusing on bradycardia (slowed heart rate).
- Researchers hypothesized that apneas with both hypercapnia and hypoxia would lead to more significant bradycardia compared to either condition alone.
- Results showed that hypoxia was the main factor causing bradycardia, with combined hypercapnia and hypoxia leading to similar heart rate responses as hypoxia alone.
