scholarly journals Use of a Biofeedback Breathing App to Augment Poststress Physiological Recovery: Randomized Pilot Study

10.2196/12227 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e12227 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Plans ◽  
Davide Morelli ◽  
Stefan Sütterlin ◽  
Lucie Ollis ◽  
Georgia Derbyshire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Autonomic Function ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Stress Exposure ◽  
Relaxation Intervention ◽  
Poststress Period ◽  
Psychological Stressor ◽  
And Control

Background The speed of physiological recovery from stress may be a marker for cardiovascular disease risk. Stress management programs that incorporate guided breathing have been shown to moderate the stress response and augment recovery. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an app-based brief relaxation intervention (BioBase) for facilitating physiological recovery in individuals exposed to a brief psychological stressor. Methods A total of 75 participants (44 women) completed a stressor speech task and were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: control, rumination, or an app-based relaxation breathing (BioBase) conditions. Heart rate variability (HRV) was assessed as a measure of autonomic function at baseline (6 min), during stress (6 min), and during recovery (6 min). Results There was a significant increase in subjective stress following stress exposure, but the ratings returned to baseline after recovery in all three groups. In addition, there was a significant decrease in vagally mediated HRV in the poststress period. During recovery, the root mean square of successive differences (P<.001), the percentage of successive interbeat (RR) intervals that differ by >50 ms (pNN50; P<.001), and high-frequency (P<.02) HRV were significantly higher in the BioBase breathing condition than the rumination and control conditions. There was no difference in HRV values between the rumination and control conditions during recovery. Conclusions App-based relaxed breathing interventions could be effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk. These results provide additional utility of biofeedback breathing in augmenting physiological recovery from psychological stress.

scholarly journals Use of a Biofeedback Breathing App to Augment Poststress Physiological Recovery: Randomized Pilot Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Plans ◽  
Davide Morelli ◽  
Stefan Sütterlin ◽  
Lucie Ollis ◽  
Georgia Derbyshire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Autonomic Function ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Stress Exposure ◽  
Relaxation Intervention ◽  
Poststress Period ◽  
Psychological Stressor ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND The speed of physiological recovery from stress may be a marker for cardiovascular disease risk. Stress management programs that incorporate guided breathing have been shown to moderate the stress response and augment recovery. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an app-based brief relaxation intervention (BioBase) for facilitating physiological recovery in individuals exposed to a brief psychological stressor. METHODS A total of 75 participants (44 women) completed a stressor speech task and were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: control, rumination, or an app-based relaxation breathing (BioBase) conditions. Heart rate variability (HRV) was assessed as a measure of autonomic function at baseline (6 min), during stress (6 min), and during recovery (6 min). RESULTS There was a significant increase in subjective stress following stress exposure, but the ratings returned to baseline after recovery in all three groups. In addition, there was a significant decrease in vagally mediated HRV in the poststress period. During recovery, the root mean square of successive differences (P<.001), the percentage of successive interbeat (RR) intervals that differ by >50 ms (pNN50; P<.001), and high-frequency (P<.02) HRV were significantly higher in the BioBase breathing condition than the rumination and control conditions. There was no difference in HRV values between the rumination and control conditions during recovery. CONCLUSIONS App-based relaxed breathing interventions could be effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk. These results provide additional utility of biofeedback breathing in augmenting physiological recovery from psychological stress.

scholarly journals The Association of Patient Age with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Treatment and Control in Diabetes

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1049-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usha Subramanian ◽  
Julie A. Schmittdiel ◽  
Neha Gavin ◽  
Ana Traylor ◽  
Connie S. Uratsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Disease Risk Factor ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
And Control

Risk factor management at the level of the individual using lifestyle changes

ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 863-873
Author(s):  
Guy De Backer ◽  
Johan De Sutter ◽  
Ian M. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Risk Factor Management ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Control

Lifestyle changes related to dietary habits, tobacco smoking, physical activity pattern, avoidance of overweight, and to some psychosocial issues are very important for the prevention of atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease both at the level of the individual and as part of population strategies. The potential for cardiovascular disease prevention is strongly dependent on the adherence to healthy lifestyles. Therefore the advice on how to reach and to maintain healthy habits should be given by professionals, taking into account the preparedness and ability of the individual to change as well as local sociocultural aspects. Lifestyle changes are also the first steps to take for the management and control of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemias, and dysglycaemias.

Risk factor management at the level of the individual using lifestyle changes

ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 863-873
Author(s):  
Guy De Backer ◽  
Johan De Sutter ◽  
Ian M. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Risk Factor Management ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Control

Lifestyle changes related to dietary habits, tobacco smoking, physical activity pattern, avoidance of overweight, and to some psychosocial issues are very important for the prevention of atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease both at the level of the individual and as part of population strategies. The potential for cardiovascular disease prevention is strongly dependent on the adherence to healthy lifestyles. Therefore the advice on how to reach and to maintain healthy habits should be given by professionals, taking into account the preparedness and ability of the individual to change as well as local sociocultural aspects. Lifestyle changes are also the first steps to take for the management and control of cardiovascular disease risk factors such as arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemias, and dysglycaemias.

scholarly journals May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Tunisia

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_B) ◽  
pp. B144-B146
Author(s):  
Sina Haj Amor ◽  
Thomas Beaney ◽  
Olfa Saidi ◽  
Jonathan Clarke ◽  
Neil R Poulter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Antihypertensive Medication ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
And Control ◽  
Adult Volunteers

Abstract We performed a May Measurement Month (MMM) screening campaign among adult volunteers aged 18 years old and over in Tunisia. The objective was to raise awareness, and to estimate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, one of the main cardiovascular risk factors. Following the MMM protocol, three blood pressure (BP) measurements were taken by physicians and standard interviewing procedures were used to record medical history, socio-demographic, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg or treatment with antihypertensive medication. From 11 271 adults screened, the prevalence of hypertension was 38.1%. Among those with hypertension, 72.5% were aware of their diagnosis, and 67.5% were treated. BP control was achieved in only 38.2% of all those with hypertension. The study highlights the magnitude of hypertension in Tunisia. There is an urgent need for implementing a comprehensive integrated population-based intervention programme to ameliorate the growing problem of hypertension.

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