Generalized tonic-clonic seizures are accompanied by changes of interrelations within the autonomic nervous system.

Purpose: A seizure is a strong central stimulus that affects multiple subsystems of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), and results in different interactions across ANS modalities. Here, we aimed to evaluate whether multimodal peripheral ANS measures demonstrate interactions before and after seizures as compared to controls to provide the basis for seizure detection and forecasting based on peripheral ANS signals.

Methods: Continuous electrodermal activity (EDA), heart rate (HR), peripheral body temperature (TEMP), and respiratory rate (RR) calculated based on blood volume pulse were acquired by a wireless multi-sensor device.

Multimodal approach towards understanding the changes in the autonomic nervous system induced by an ultramarathon.

: Running an ultramarathon can be considered as a multifaceted, intense stressor inducing changes within the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The aim of this study was to examine changes within and across ANS modalities in response to an ultramarathon.: Thirteen runners (44.

Exercise-Induced Changes of Multimodal Interactions Within the Autonomic Nervous Network.

Physical exercise has been shown to modulate activity within the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Considering physical exercise as a holistic stimulus on the nervous system and specifically the ANS, uni- and multimodal analysis tools were applied to characterize centrally driven interactions and control of ANS functions. Nineteen young and physically active participants performed treadmill tests at individually determined moderate and high intensities.