Table 3: Comparison Between Normal Subjects and Patients with Polyneuropathy. HRV was Significantly Reduced in the Patient Group. Max/min During Deep Respiration and the Posture Index, which do not Significantly Contribute to Normal Data, are Marked in grey
Statistical value
DR: VC
DR: RMSSD
DR: max-min
VR
Rest: VC
Rest: RMSSD
DR: max/min
PI
Ancova F
10.854
8.492
9.016
0.380
6.512
0.493
6.467
2.70
p-value
<0.01
<0.04
<0.005
n.s.
<0.02
n.s.
<0.02
n.s.
DR = deep respiration; VM = valsava manoeuvre; Rest = HRV at rest; PI = posture index , VC = coefficient of variation; RMSSD = root mean square of successive differences.