abdominocardiac reflex


ab·dom·i·no·car·di·ac re·flex

mechanical stimulation (usually distention) of abdominal viscera causing changes (usually a slowing) in the heart rate or the occurrence of extrasystoles.

abdominocardiac reflex

A change in heart rate, usually a slowing, resulting from mechanical stimulation of abdominal viscera.See also: reflex

ab·dom·i·no·car·di·ac re·flex

(ab-domi-nō-kahrdē-ak rēfleks) Mechanical stimulation (usually distention) of abdominal viscera causing changes (usually a slowing) in the heart rate or the occurrence of extrasystoles.