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This reflex results in regulation of blood pressure, especially if it is highly elevated or severely depressed; however, the reflex is usually elicited in systolic blood pressures over 150–170 mmHg; the other part of the reflex is not often seen when the systolic blood pressure is below 50–60 mmHg. However, in patients with underlying hypertension or atherosclerosis or in the elderly, the reflex thresholds might be altered, and at times, the reflex would not be seen partially or totally.
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Bainbridge reflex was described first in 1915 by Francis Bainbridge (English physiologist, 1874–1921). He discovered and demonstrated that “saline or blood infusion into the jugular vein of the anesthetized dog” would result in reflex tachycardia. This reflex is also called the “atrial reflex” and involves increased heart rate in response to dilation of “the main systemic veins, left and right atrium.
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Bainbridge reflex was described first in 1915 by Francis Bainbridge (English physiologist, 1874–1921). He discovered and demonstrated that “saline or blood infusion into the jugular vein of the anesthetized dog” would result in reflex tachycardia. This reflex is also called the “atrial reflex” and involves increased heart rate in response to dilation of “the main systemic veins, left and right atrium.
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