Heart-rate variability (HRV) is frequently introduced as mirroring imbalances within the
autonomous nerve system. Many investigations are based on the paradigm that increased …

The dynamic embodiment of psychological processes is evident in the association of health
outcomes, behavioural traits and psychological functioning with Heart Rate Variability …

The heart and brain have bi-directional influences on each other, including autonomic
regulation and hemodynamic connections. Heart rate variability (HRV) measures variation in …

Heart period constantly changes on a beat to beat basis, due to autonomic influences on the
sinoatrial node, and changes can be quantified as heart rate variability (HRV). In addition …

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a recognized risk factor in many disease states (Bravi et al.,
2011; Sacha et al., 2013a). However, HRV is significantly correlated with an average heart …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The
understanding of the risk factors for CVD may yield important insights into the prevention …

The neural regulation of circulatory function is mainly effected through the interplay of the
sympathetic and vagal outflows. This interaction can be explored by assessing …

Mental illness such as depression and anxiety as well as cerebrovascular disease are
linked to impairment of neurocardiac function mediated by changes to the autonomic …

Heart rate variability (HRV) non-invasively assesses the activity of the autonomic nervous
system. During the past 30years, an increasing number of studies have related the …

The intimate connection between the brain and the heart was enunciated by Claude
Bernard over 150 years ago. In our neurovisceral integration model we have tried to build on …