Why the study?
Does slow breathing reduce blood pressure and improve baroreflex sensitivity in patients with essential hypertension?
Population
20 subjects with essential hypertension and 26 controls
Comparison
Controlled slow breathing at 6 breaths/min in… vs Spontaneous breathing and controlled breathing…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Acute slow breathing may lower BP in hypertension; leaves open sustained efficacy or outcome benefits.
Does slow breathing reduce blood pressure and improve baroreflex sensitivity in patients with essential hypertension?
Slow breathing at 6 breaths/min acutely reduces blood pressure and enhances baroreflex sensitivity in patients with essential hypertension, suggesting a potential non-pharmacological management strategy.
Joseph et al. (2005) studied this question.
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