A systematic review on physiological role of yoga and pranayama in management of orthostatic hypotension and vasovagal syncope
Balaji P A,
Smitha R Varne
Abstract:OH and VVS are increasingly recognized as important causes of impairment of quality of life and potentially of poor prognosis. Existing management therapies have modest effect. Recently few studies have emerged and have demonstrated the efficacy of yoga and pranayama in disorders having autonomic imbalance, suggesting its possible efficacy in OH and VVS.This review aims to determine the effectiveness of yogic practices in patients with orthostatic hypotension (OH) and recurrent vasovagal syncope (VVS). A Medli… Show more
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