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Relaxation and Biofeedback Techniques in the Management of Hypertension

Patel, Chandra, Datey, K.K.·1976·Angiology
DOI 10.1177/000331977602700204
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Abstract

In a controlled trial, 27 patients with systemic hypertension were given training in relaxation and meditation using biofeedback procedures. As a result there was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic pressure in 77% of the patients. In 50% of the patients it was also possible to reduce antihypertensive drugs, ranging from 33 to 100%. Six-month follow up results show that the benefit can be maintained for a long term provided the patients practice relaxation regularly. The response is unlikely to be a "placebo effect" in the usual meaning. Its genuine therapeutic value should be exploited and reevaluated on a larger scale.

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  • Of the 39 highest-quality blood pressure studies, 24 (62%) report lower BP, including one at a trend level, among those who are more R/S or in response to an R/S intervention.

    “Of the 39 highest quality studies, 24 (62%) report lower BP (including one at a trend level) among those who are more R/S [382–394] or in response to an R/S intervention [328, 395–404]”

    From Religion, Spirituality, and Health: The Research and Clinical Implications (2012) · cites this paper as [389]

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Authors
Patel, C., & Datey, K. K.
Affiliations
  • Croydon, Surrey, England
  • Bombay Hospital (IN)
Venue
Angiology
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
1976-02
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
106-113
ISSN
  • 0003-3197 (ISSN-L)
  • 1940-1574
DOI
10.1177/000331977602700204
OpenAlex
W2044929364
Cited by
20
References
19
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 2
FWCI
0.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
  • Angiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Keywords
hypertension, relaxation training, biofeedback, meditation, blood pressure reduction, antihypertensive medication reduction, placebo effect, long-term follow-up
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Antihypertensive Agents, Biofeedback, Psychology, Clinical Trials as Topic, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Hypertension, Male, Middle Aged, Relaxation Therapy

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