Heart rate variability in relation to the menstrual cycle in trained and untrained women [Elektronische Ressource] / by Spielmann, Nadine

Heart rate variability in relation to the menstrual cycle in trained and untrained women Inaugural dissertation to attain the academic degree Submitted thAt the 26 of August 2004 At the Philosophical Faculty IV Institute of Sports Science of the Humboldt University of Berlin By Spielmann, Nadine Date of Birth: 3rd of May 1975 Native place: Niedererlinsbach, Switzerland President of the Humboldt University of Berlin Prof. Dr. Mlynek, Jürgen Dean of the Philosophical Faculty Prof. Dr. phil. Benner, Dietrich Experts: Prof. Dr. med. Roland Wolff ed. Niklaus Friederich PD Dr. med. Andreas Patzak Date of viva voce: th16 of December 2004 ……………dedicated to my father. List of contents 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................2 2 THEORY .................................................................................................................4 2.1 Physiology ............................................................................................................4 2.1.1 The autonomic nervous system.....................................................................4 2.1.2 The cardiovascular system ............................................................................5 2.1.3 Electrocardiogram.........................................................................................7 2.1.4 The vegetative control of the heart...