Autonomic Function

Cardiovascular and Physiological Regulation Across Systems

Autonomic function measurement provides insight into how the body regulates heart rate, blood pressure, and physiological responses through the autonomic nervous system.
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Widely used in autonomic dysfunction labs and clinical research environments, these measurements support assessment of regulatory function across multiple physiological systems.

What You Can Measure

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Assess autonomic regulation through cardiac rhythm variability​

Baroreflex Sensitivity

Evaluate the interaction between heart rate and blood pressure

Blood Pressure Variability

Measure dynamic regulation of cardiovascular function

Autonomic Response Testing

Assess physiological responses to stress, posture, or intervention

Why Autonomic Function Measurement Matters

The autonomic nervous system plays a central role in regulating cardiovascular and physiological function.

Disruptions in autonomic control are linked to a wide range of conditions, particularly in autonomic dysfunction and cardiovascular disorders.
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By measuring how heart rate, blood pressure, and physiological responses interact, researchers and clinical teams can better understand regulatory function and dysfunction.

Core Solutions

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitoring with advanced hemodynamic and autonomic analysis for real-time assessment of cardiovascular regulation.

Supports detailed cardiovascular analysis including cardiac output, stroke volume, baroreflex sensitivity, and autonomic function testing in both research and clinical environments.

Built on decades of validated research use, Finapres systems are widely used for high-resolution cardiovascular and autonomic studies.

How MedTach Supports You

We don’t just supply systems — we help ensure they are implemented correctly, understood by your team, and used effectively in real-world research and clinical environments.
Specialized expertise in non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Deep understanding of cardiovascular measurement techniques and applications
Structured onboarding and training
Ensure consistent, high-quality data collection from day one
Remote-first technical support
Ongoing troubleshooting and guidance without delays
Proven experience supporting Canadian research and clinical teams across diverse study environments
Practical insight into real-world lab and study environments
Build a Complete Measurement System
Autonomic function assessment typically combines multiple measurement approaches to evaluate cardiovascular regulation.

Cardiac Monitoring (ECG/HRV)

Combine electrical cardiac activity with hemodynamic data to analyze heart–vascular interactions and autonomic regulation.

Vascular Function (PWV/ABI)

Assess arterial stiffness and vascular health alongside central hemodynamics to understand systemic cardiovascular function.

Cerebral Blood Flow (TCD)

Integrate systemic hemodynamics with real-time cerebral circulation measurements for brain–cardiovascular studies.

Applications

Designed for research and clinical environments requiring high-resolution cardiovascular data and reproducible measurements.
Autonomic function measurement is widely used in autonomic dysfunction labs and cardiovascular research focused on regulatory physiology.
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It supports studies of heart rate variability, baroreflex function, and physiological response to stress, posture, and intervention.
In clinical research settings, it plays an important role in understanding dysautonomia and cardiovascular regulation.

Not Sure Where to Start?

We’ll help you select the right system and approach for your application!