Heart rate variability and plasma nephrines in the evaluation of heat acclimatisation status.

Major Michael John StaceyS K DelvesD R WoodsS E BritlandL MacconnachieA J AllsoppS J BrettJ L FallowfieldC J Boos

Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2017)

Early reductions in HR and cortisol characterised STHA, whereas LTHA showed diminished excitability by Tc, HRV and nephrine measures. Measurement of HRV may have potential to aid real-time assessment of readiness for activity in the heat.

Keyphrases

heart rate variability
heart rate
heat stress
blood pressure
human health
climate change
working memory