Table 2

Cardiorespiratory autonomic function testing in constipated patients and controls

RR variability Valsalva ratio Orthostatic adjustment ratio Phase II:IV ratio
Controls (n=26)24.51.62−3.91.64
Constipation (n=72)11.22-165 1.162-150 −4.82-152 1.442-152
Slow transit (n=28)7.52-160 1.122-151 4.42-152 1.532-152
Normal transit (n=44)13.62-165 1.182-150 5.02-152 1.382-152

  • ↵2-165 p<0.001;

  • ↵2-160 p<0.01;

  • ↵2-150 p<0.05;

  • ↵2-151 p<0.07;

  • ↵2-152 NS.