Coordinated interactions between the central and autonomic nervous systems are crucial for
survival due to the inherent propensity for human behavior to make errors. In our ever …

Epidemiological studies have shown that a substantial proportion of acute coronary events
occur in individuals who lack the traditional high-risk cardiovascular (CV) profile. Mental …

Background Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) is a non-pharmacological
intervention used in the management of chronic diseases. Method A systematic search was …

Communication between the brain and peripheral mediators of systemic inflammation is
implicated in numerous psychological, behavioral, and physiological processes. Functional …

Purpose The central autonomic network (CAN) is an intricate system of brainstem,
subcortical, and cortical structures that play key roles in the function of the autonomic …

Despite numerous studies suggesting the role of insular cortex in the control of autonomic
activity, the exact location of cardiac motor regions remains controversial. We provide here a …

Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest manifestations of atherosclerosis, contributing
to its development and progression. Mental stress induces endothelial dysfunction through …

Objective Elevated levels of cardiac troponin, and especially their relative changes over
time, indicate acute myocardial injury. They are also frequently observed after acute …

Any reliable biomarker has to be specific, generalizable, and reproducible across
individuals and contexts. The exact values of such a biomarker must represent similar health …

Abstract The Neurovisceral Integration Model (NIM) is one of the most influential
psychophysiological models addressing the interplay between the autonomic (ANS) and …