Why the study?
Long Covid involves diverse dysautonomia symptoms, prompting an evaluation of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a heart rate variability biofeedback program using slow diaphragmatic breathing.
Does Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback improve symptoms and autonomic function in individuals with Long Covid dysautonomia?
Does Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback improve symptoms and autonomic function in individuals with Long Covid dysautonomia?
A 4-week heart rate variability biofeedback intervention using diaphragmatic breathing is feasible and associated with significant improvements in symptoms and autonomic function in patients with Long COVID dysautonomia.
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HRV-B via diaphragmatic breathing may be feasible in Long Covid; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before any clinical adoption.
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