Meta-Analysis of Effects of Voluntary Slow Breathing Exercises for Control of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases.

Yan Zou, Xin Zhao, Yun-Ying Hou, Ting Liu, Qing Wu, Yu-Hui Huang, Xiao-Hua Wang

July 2017 Am J Cardiol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The collective social discussions reflect general support with mentions of the research's potential benefits, exemplified by posts recognizing slow breathing as a 'non-medical' method to reduce blood pressure, while others simply share the publication or promote quick solutions, indicating moderate agreement, interest, and impact with a focus on practical applications and basic awareness.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the meta-analysis regarding slow breathing exercises, although some posts like the videos seem to promote alternative methods or simplistic solutions.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The interest level is moderate, with posts expressing curiosity about the research but also sharing unrelated content like quick remedies for high blood pressure, indicating mixed engagement.

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Engagement
 Neutral engagement

The engagement appears limited; while some comments recognize the research's significance, others are more superficial, sharing links or brief mentions without deep analysis.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The overall impact is portrayed as moderate; the research is seen as potentially useful, but many posts focus on quick fixes or reposting the study without discussing broader implications.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

3 Posts

Twitter

5 Posts

Instagram

11 Posts

News

2 Articles

Reddit

1 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

641,217

Total Likes

24,307

Extended Reach

643,997

Social Features

24

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The meta-analysis reviewed six studies involving 269 participants and found that voluntary slow breathing exercises significantly reduce resting heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
  • The key outcomes showed a decrease in HR by about 1.72 beats per minute, and reductions in systolic blood pressure (~6.36 mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure (~6.39 mm Hg), indicating potential benefits of these breathing exercises.
  • The evidence suggests that short-term practice of slow breathing exercises, ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months, can be an effective non-pharmacological method to help manage heart rate and blood pressure in cardiovascular patients.]