Overview
I am interested in understanding the complex interplay between the autonomic nervous system, pain mechanisms, and psychological factors, especially stress and depression. My research currently explores arterial baroreflexes' role in postoperative pain and inflammation.
- M.D., University of Zulia, Maracaibo 2001
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 1991
- M.B.B.S., University of Zulia, Maracaibo 1983
Recent Publications
Noninvasive assessment of temporal dynamics in sympathetic and parasympathetic baroreflex responses.
Journal Article Physiol Meas · March 27, 2025 Objective.The baroreflex maintains cardiovascular stability by modulating heart rate, myocardial contraction, and vascular tone. However, noninvasive assessment of its sympathetic vascular and myocardial branches often overlooks their time-dependent interp ... Full text Link to item CiteNoninvasive Assessment of Temporal Dynamics in Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Baroreflex Responses.
Preprint · October 15, 2024 Full text Link to item CiteHigher Cardiovagal Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts Increased Pain Outcomes After Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Conference The journal of pain · January 2024 Excessive postoperative pain can lead to extended hospitalization and increased expenses, but factors that predict its severity are still unclear. Baroreceptor function could influence postoperative pain by modulating nociceptive processing and vagal-media ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Role of Preoperative Baroreflex Sensitivity on Persistent Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption after Thoracic Surgery
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2019 - 2022View All Grants