Physical Activity and Heart Rate Variability Among Middle Age to Older Adults with Heart Failure: The State of Science

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dc.contributor.authorSattha Prakobchai
dc.contributor.authorKijja Suwan
dc.contributor.authorManida Dechakul
dc.contributor.correspondenceS. Prakobchai; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand; email: sattha_pra@dusit.ac.th
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-10T07:34:20Z
dc.date.available2025-03-10T07:34:20Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractPhysical activity or exercise relates to the physiological responses especially in heart rate variability (HRV). HRV is a predictor of prognosis of heart failure and cardiac functions. However, little is known about the relationship of physical activity, HRV improvement and autonomic regulation in heart failure of older adults. The purpose of this state of science review is to synthesize the evidence that shows the effects of physical activity or exercise, HRV and physiological outcomes. The literature searched includes 12 studies from four electronic databases (PsycInfo, Pubmed, Scopus and CINAHL). The findings revealed that physical activity or exercise will improve HRV. This review showed that physical activity improves cardiac autonomic function (nerohormornal activation, sympathetovocal balance, baroreceptor reflex) and inhibits alpha 2 antagonist to improve HR reserve and RR intervals and prevent premature ventricular contraction (PVC). However, the level of physical activity and intensity are not clear. Tailored interventions or community-based programs will be effective in order to maintain physical activity and functional outcomes. A higher HRV is related to the functional capacity compared to the lower. Therefore, healthcare providers should regularly assess heart rate variability among heart failure patients to determine the threshold and recovery for physical functioning in regards to the stress form physical activity. © 2024, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Food Health and Bioenvironmental Science
dc.identifier.issn26300311
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85207320049
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.dusit.ac.th//handle/123456789/4457
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherResearch and Development Institute Suan Dusit University
dc.rights.holderScopus
dc.subjectAutonomic nervous system
dc.subjectHeart failure
dc.subjectHeart rate variability
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.titlePhysical Activity and Heart Rate Variability Among Middle Age to Older Adults with Heart Failure: The State of Science
dc.typeReview
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oaire.citation.endPage82
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.startPage74
oaire.citation.volume17
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