Influence of various musical genres on systemic hemodynamics indicators in young people

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Aim. The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the influence of various musical genres and acoustic stimuli on key systemic hemodynamic (SHD) parameters in medical students and to identify moderating factors of this effect. Methodology. The analysis of publications in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and e-Library.ru databases for the period 2015–2025 was conducted. Particular attention was paid to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials from 2023–2025. The study was carried out using the volumetric compression oscillometry (VCO) method using the KAP CG osm – “GLOBUS” device. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), and total peripheral vascular resistance (TPVR) were measured in medical students before and after 5 minutes of listening to music of various genres. Results. The study allowed us to draw conclusions about the influence of various musical genres and acoustic stimuli on key systemic hemodynamic (SHD) parameters and identify moderating factors. Research implications. The analysis of the research results allowed for a comparative assessment of changes in key systemic hemodynamic parameters under the influence of musical compositions that differ radically in tempo, rhythmic structure, and emotional content, taking into account individual preferences. Based on an analysis of the scientific literature, a conclusion was drawn regarding the factors influencing physiological responses following acoustic exposure. The research results can be used in the development of non-pharmacological methods for correcting hemodynamic disorders. Conclusions. The results of the experiment show that, on average, slow classical music and nature sounds reduce heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and total peripheral resistance, while rock music increases key indicators of systolic blood pressure. However, in the case of a strong emotional response (both positive and negative) to the music being listened to, SBP indicators increase. It has been noted that the initial vegetative status of the listener largely determines the vector of reaction to the music being listened to. Thus, the genre of a piece of music is a significant, but not the only, determinant of the hemodynamic response. A personalized approach, taking into account the initial autonomic tone and individual genre preferences, represents a promising direction for nonpharmacological correction of hemodynamic disorders.