Right vagotomy alters heart rate variability temporarily and increases total choline levels in rats

Abstract

The variability in the time intervals between heartbeats, known as heart rate variability (HRV), serves as a reflection of the intricate interplay between the sympathetic and parasympathetic neural systems. While the potential asymmetric effects of the left and right branches of the vagus nerve remain uncertain, this study aims to investigate the impact of unilateral, bilateral, and atropine interventions on HRV parameters and choline levels within cardiac tissue.

Keywords

• rat
• autonomic nervous system
• nervous vagus
• heart rate variability
• choline