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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 22, 2005 - Issue 4
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A Lower Level of Entropy in Circadian Rhythm of the Sinus R‐R Intervals Suggests a Prevalence of the Cardiac Sympathetic Regulation in Early Physiological Pregnancy

M. Curione Department of Clinical Sciences, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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P. Cugini Department of Clinical Sciences, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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A. Napoli Sant'Andrea Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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A. Colatrella Sant'Andrea Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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S. Di Bona Department of Clinical Sciences, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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C. Cammarota Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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S. Amato Department of Clinical Sciences, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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C. Castro Department of Clinical Sciences, 1st Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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F. Fallucca Sant'Andrea Hospital, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy
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Pages 711-722 | Received 21 Apr 2005, Accepted 20 May 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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