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Why do preemie's heartrates drop when they have reflux?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: It is a neurological response where the vagus nerve (cranial nerve 10) is stimulated and the vagus nerve stimulates the lowering of the heart rate.

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Answered 9/25/2015

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