SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE FUNDAMENTAL HEART RATE VARIABILITY RHYTHM WITH THE BREATHING CYCLE

The invention consists of a method and system for achieving coherence of hea rt rate variability by synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle to the breathing cycle and by consciously synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external reference that is closely aligned with the frequency of the...

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Main Author ELLIOTT, STEPHEN B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 24.08.2005
Edition7
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:The invention consists of a method and system for achieving coherence of hea rt rate variability by synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle to the breathing cycle and by consciously synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external reference that is closely aligned with the frequency of the natural heart ra te variability cycle. Various means of representing the cycle of the external reference are provided including visual, audible, and sensory indicators. An instructive method is provided that teaches the subject to consciously synchronize their inhalation with the positive going aspect of the external reference cycle and their exhalation with the negative going aspect of the external reference cycle.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20042490353