reviewPsychological MedicineJun 26, 2019HYBRID OA

A meta-analysis of heart rate variability in major depression

Philipps University of Marburg · MSB Medical School Berlin

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Abstract

Background

Major depression (MD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Reduced heart rate variability (HRV) has been observed in MD. Given the predictive value of HRV for cardiovascular health, reduced HRV might be one physiological factor that mediates this association.

Methods

The purpose of this study was to provide up-to-date random-effects meta-analyses of studies which compare resting-state measures of HRV between unmedicated adults with MD and controls. Database search considered English and German literature to July 2018.

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460
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100%
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Authors

5

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Depression (economics)
  • Heart rate variability
  • Meta-analysis
  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Heart rate
  • Internal medicine
  • Blood pressure
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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