652-02-010 / 652-02-010 ISMRM Abstract

fMRI-derived estimates of heart rate variability compared to pulse recordings for mapping autonomic function

Primary: Brain Function and fMRI - fMRI Analysis

Secondary: Brain Function and fMRI - Task/Intervention Based fMRI

652-02-010 · Heart and Brain Interactions · Thursday, 14 May, 1:40 PM–3:16 PM · Power Pitch Theatre 2

Keywords: fMRI (task based) fMRI Analysis Multi-echo fMRI

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Hannah Johnson ^1,2, Neha A Reddy^1,2, Molly Bright^1,2

¹Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Chicago, United States of America

²Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, United States of America

Presenting Author: Hannah Johnson

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