Research Article
Myocardial 123I-MIBG Uptake and Cardiovascular Autonomic Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Table 1
Correlation between disease parameters and MIBG scintigraphy or autonomic function tests.
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Data are represented as Spearman correlation coefficients. H&Y, Hoehn and Yahr stage; LEDD, L-dopa equivalent daily dose; MIBG, 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy; H/M ratio, heart to mediastinum ratio; HRV, heart rate variability; LF, low-frequency; HF, high-frequency; CV, coefficient of variation of R-R intervals; HUT, head-up tilt; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate. |