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Also, the variation of R-R interval with hiccups suggests that there is some phasic autonomic efferent activity associated with hiccups.
If the cause of hiccups can be identified, it is, of course, preferable to direct the treatment at that cause.
This observation could be relevant to patients with cirrhosis.

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Is there metanalysis of steroids anabolic cardiac adverse events (MACE)?
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