The scientific relationship between Dosha-Prakruti and Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most explored and relevant topics in the present scenario of dramatically increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly population. It was an observational study and the sample size was 30 participants aged 45 years and above. The intervention consisted of aerobic exercise i.e. cycling and walking for 60 minutes three times a week for 8 weeks with follow-up at every fortnight. The efficacy parameters were change in heart rate variability using heart rate and RR interval before and after exercise in the specific Doshas as well as its impact on Modified Baecke Questionnaire and Lawton Broody Index. The study inferred that individuals with Vata Dosha are highly prone to develop increased heart rate variability (HRV) with highly significant statistical result on heart rate (p > 0.0001) and RR interval (p > 0.0001). The study underlines the propensity of developing sinus dysfunction and exercise is an important mode to stimulate the vagal tone for the healthy heart.
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