Music interventions, particularly slow-tempo music, modulate the autonomic nervous system to reduce heart rate and increase parasympathetic activity in patients with cardiovascular conditions.
Music is a universal human experience with measurable physiological effects. Among these, its influence on heart rate and autonomic regulation has attracted increasing scientific attention. This paper explores the mechanisms through which music affects cardiac function, including neural pathways, emotional processing, and autonomic nervous system modulation. Additionally, it reviews the impact of different musical genres and tempos on heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), as well as potential clinical applications in cardiology and rehabilitation.
Mitrovic et al. (Wed,) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease and autonomic regulation. Music interventions was evaluated. Music interventions, particularly slow-tempo music, modulate the autonomic nervous system to reduce heart rate and increase parasympathetic activity in patients with cardiovascular conditions.