A systematic review to investigate whether birth weight affects the autonomic nervous system in adulthood.

Giovanna de Paula Vidigal Luana Almeida Gonzaga Andrey Alves Porto David Matthew Garner Vinicius Ferreira Cardoso Vitor Engrácia Valenti

Published in: Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo (2023)

Birth weight outside the normality rate may have a negative influence on the autonomic nervous system, causing autonomic dysfunction and increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases in adult life. Thus, the importance of the follow-up of health professionals from pregnancy to gestation and throughout life, with preventive care being emphasized.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
heart rate variability
preterm birth
weight gain
heart rate
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
palliative care
depressive symptoms
body mass index
oxidative stress
preterm infants
quality improvement
blood pressure
type diabetes
young adults