Mrs. Jennings, a diabetic patient, visited the doctor with complaints of increased palpitations, dizziness, constipation, and urinary problems. When all her test results came back clean, the doctor asked her to get a heart rate variability test done. Why do you think the doctor ordered this test? What has happened to Mrs. Jennings?

Mrs. Jennings, a diabetic patient, visited the doctor with complaints of increased palpitations, dizziness, constipation, and urinary problems. When all her test results came back clean, the doctor asked her to get a heart rate variability test done. Why do you think the doctor ordered this test? What has happened to Mrs. Jennings?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter9: Cardiac Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12RE

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