Instrument

R-wave peak to carotid incisura

The R-wave peak to carotid incisura (RWPCI) is a cardiac response measured by the interval between the EKG R-wave (ventricular contraction) and the arrival of the pulse wave at the carotid artery in the neck. It has been investigated as an additional measure of sympathetic arousal in PDD.

What Is RWPCI?

The R-wave peak to carotid incisura (RWPCI) is a cardiac response measured by the interval between the EKG R-wave (ventricular contraction) and the arrival of the pulse wave at the carotid artery in the neck. It has been investigated as an additional measure of sympathetic arousal in PDD.