Yoga for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

202053 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Jingen Li · Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Xiang Gao · Beijing Fengtai Hospital

Xuezeng Hao · Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Dimitrios Kantas · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Essa A. Mohamed · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Xiangying Zheng · Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Abstract

Yoga might be a promising alternative for patients with CHD as it is associated with improved quality of life, less number of composite cardiovascular events, and improved cardiovascular risk factors.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Volume 57, pp. 102643-102643

DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102643

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