The impact of yoga on atrial fibrillation: A review of The Yoga My Heart Study
نویسندگان
چکیده
Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia affecting thousands of individuals worldwide. It is a conduction disorder that causes the heart to beat irregularly and rapidly. There are a few medical approaches to manage this costly health care burden: antiarrhythmics to maintain normal sinus rhythm, beta blockers to achieve rate control while allowing atrial fibrillation to persist, and electro-physiologic intervention for rate and rhythm control. These treatments can be costly and are not without side effects. Yoga, an intervention that is available to people worldwide, has shown some promise in combating this widespread heart disorder.
منابع مشابه
Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies on Yoga Experience as Psychotherapy
Today, yoga has become a popular supplement treatment. One of the important aspects of research in this field is the study of qualitative studies in the experience of yoga as a treatment. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying and examining the factors and criteria for experiencing yoga as psychotherapeutic interventions, with regular review of existing research in this field. For...
متن کاملEffect of 8-week Aerobic Exercise and Yoga Training on Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life among Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that results in many symptoms including mobility limitation, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction and redacted quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 8-weeks aerobic and yoga training on depression, anxiety and quality of life in individuals with MS. Methods: 31 women with MS (mean of ...
متن کاملModulation of extracellular atrioventricular node field potential pattern and ventricular rhythm by morphine in experimental atrial fibrillation in isolated rabbit heart
Introduction: Endorphins are produced by cardiomyocytes, and exert different effects on the heart. The aim of the present study is to assess morphine effects on extracellular atrioventricular (AV) node field potential pattern and ventricular rhythm of isolated rabbit heart during experimental atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: Effects of different concentrations of morphine (10, 20, 50 and 1...
متن کاملThe Impact of Laughter Yoga on Mental Well-being of Cancer Patients under Chemotherapy
Abstract Cancer patients experience physical, psychological, social, and spiritual challenges which are related to mental well-being. Laughter Yoga includes those laughter exercises which may enhance mental well-being in patients undergoing chemo therapy. Purpose: To determine the Impact of Laughter Yoga on Mental Well-being of Cancer Patients under Chemotherapy Methodology: T...
متن کاملThe effect of yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation program on the quality of life of patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Introduction: Attention to the quality of life of patients after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is one of the priorities of nursing care. Although postoperative heart rehabilitation programs are performed in most centers, it does not seem to be sufficient to improve quality of life and require complementary programs. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of yoga-bas...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 31 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015