Auditory stimuli and heart rate variability: the role of music in cardiovascular regulation
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Predrag Mitrovic1, Aleksandra Paladin2
1Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade.
Abstract:
Music is a universal human experience with measurable physiological effects. Among these, its influence on heart rate and autonomic regulation has attracted increasing scientific attention. This paper explores the mechanisms through which music affects cardiac function, including neural pathways, emotional processing, and autonomic nervous system modulation. Additionally, it reviews the impact of different musical genres and tempos on heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), as well as potential clinical applications in cardiology and rehabilitation.
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