reviewFrontiers in NeuroscienceJul 9, 2019GOLD OA

Heart Rate Variability and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review

GFGiuseppe ForteFFFrancesca FavieriMCMaria Casagrande

Sapienza University of Rome

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Abstract

Background Autonomic dysfunctions may precede the development of cognitive impairment, but the connection between these dimensions is unclear. This systematic review aims to analyse the relationship between heart rate variability and cognitive functions. Methods The review process was conducted according to the PRISMA-Statement. Restrictions were made, selecting the studies in English and published in peer-review journals, including at least one cognitive measure and presenting the measurement of HRV. Studies that included participants with medical conditions, dementia, psychiatric disorders, strokes, and traumatic brain injury were excluded. Twenty studies were selected, with a total of 19,431 participants.…

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  • Heart rate variability
  • Cognition
  • Dementia
  • Executive functions
  • Clinical psychology
  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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