Sleep fragmentation (SF) is a prevalent sleep disorder with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although epidemiological studies have shown a strong link between SF and adverse cardiac outco
A major side effect of reperfusion therapy following myocardial infarction is myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI). Electroacupuncture preconditioning (EA-pre) has a long history in the treat
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Central coordination of cardiovascular function is accomplished, in part, by the baroreceptor reflex, a multi-input multi-output physiological control system that regulates the activity of the parasym
