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Cutaneous microcirculatory reaction to externally and internally applied cold caloric stimuli and its habituation

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The skin microcirculatory reaction to internally and externally applied cold stimuli and its habituation were studied in 10 subjects. Stimuli were applied, via drinking and injecting water (5 °C) through a probe into the stomach, and by immersing one foot in water (5 °C) 10 times, and the reaction was measured by a LDF. Results showed a decrease in the microcirculation after external stimulation, while no reaction was detected in response to internal stimulations. Repetitive stimulations evoke slow habituation.

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  1. O. I. Kolev MD, PhD

    Present address: Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, 51 Hovey Road, Pensacola, Florida 32508-1046, USA

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  1. University Hospital of Neurology & Psychiatry, Tzarigradsko shosse 4th km, 1113, Sofia, Bulgaria

    O. I. Kolev MD, PhD

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Kolev, O.I. Cutaneous microcirculatory reaction to externally and internally applied cold caloric stimuli and its habituation. Clin Auton Res 13, 295–297 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-003-0102-x

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