Current Hypertension Reviews

ISSN 1573-4021, 1875-6506

2 papers in the library · 87 citations · publishing 2006-2012

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Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescents and Adults through the Transcendental Meditation® Program: A Research Review Update

Current Hypertension Reviews October 1, 2012 Vernon A Barnes, David W. Orme-Johnson 87 citations

The pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases are thought to be exacerbated by stress. Basic research indicates that the Transcendental Meditation(®) technique produces acute and longitudinal reductions in sympathetic tone and stress reactivity. In adolescents at risk for hypertension, the technique has been found to reduce resting and ambulatory blood pressure, left ventricular...

DOI: 10.2174/157340212803530411 Full text Transcendental meditation Disease Ambulatory blood pressure Angina +3

Clinical and Pre-clinical Applications of the Transcendental Meditation Program in the Prevention and Treatment of Essential Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Youth and Adults.

Current Hypertension Reviews August 1, 2006 Vernon A Barnes, David W. Orme-Johnson

Acute and chronic environmental and psychosocial stress contributes to the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Stress reduction via Transcendental Meditation (TM)® has been shown to lower blood pressure (BP) levels and reduce CVD risk in adults and adolescents. This article reviews recent findings indicating a beneficial BP-lowering impact of TM in hypertensive adults...

DOI: 10.2174/157340206778132545 Full text