Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs February 2020 PMID 32814462

Acute and short-term efficacy of sauna treatment on cardiovascular function: A meta-analysis.

Zhongyou Li, Wentao Jiang, Yu Chen, Guanshi Wang, Fei Yan, Tao Zeng, Haidong Fan

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Peak: 22 in Aug 2020
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What people are saying

Discussions collectively highlight how sauna treatments can improve cardiovascular functions, such as lowering blood pressure and enhancing physical activity levels, especially in vulnerable groups like the elderly or those with low heart function. The tone and choice of words like 'positive role' and 'significant benefits' reflect a belief in the importance and potential impact of the research for clinical practices.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the positive findings of the meta-analysis, emphasizing sauna's benefits for cardiovascular health.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest by discussing specific health improvements and implications for patient outcomes.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants reference detailed results like reductions in blood pressure and improvements in physical activity, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

There is strong consensus that the findings could influence future therapies and practices related to cardiovascular health.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis shows that sauna treatment can immediately improve cardiovascular functions, such as increasing body temperature and heart rate, and reducing blood pressure.
  • In the short term (up to 24 weeks), sauna bathing significantly enhances heart function (LVEF), exercise capacity, and blood flow, especially benefiting those with initially lower heart function.
  • Overall, sauna therapy appears to positively support cardiovascular health and physical activity, making it a promising method for cardiovascular nursing and treatment.]

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Layne Norton, PhD
@BioLayne · X

Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc https://t.co/GF39aEoAPw Appears to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular function https://t.co/8jmo29v8On

Nov 11, 2023 · 87 likes · 5 shares · 223,708 followers View post →
European Society of Cardiology Journals
@ESC_Journals · X

#EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physicalactivity levels https://t.co/V80iyNzBdc @EditorEJCN @LeonieKlompstra #ACNAP https://t.co/7gXV86xLrm

Oct 10, 2020 · 41 likes · 23 shares · 115,617 followers View post →
European Society of Cardiology News
@ESCardioNews · X

Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heartfailure or risk factors for heart disease such as #smoking https://t.co/70VIobU7EY #hypertension #obesity https://t.co/bKwsF9sTCv

Aug 20, 2020 · 37 likes · 16 shares · 28,805 followers View post →
Henry Han
@HanCardiomd · X

Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, especially in patients with low cardiovascular function. https://t.co/YPlqiaN2M1 @ESC_Journals @DrJaarsma @EditorEJCN @lisneubeck @BSHeartFailure @ValleAlfonso https://t.co/9u7MFaVFl9

Aug 23, 2020 · 16 likes · 9 shares · 16,137 followers View post →
加藤容崇(Yasutaka Kato)
@taka_katoo · X

@drhiromi 既に心不全のある方にすら体に良い影響があるというメタ解析の論文ならありますけどね。 https://t.co/0959JMPlL0 European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2021, Pages 96–105 #サウナ

Dec 13, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 10,510 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

This meta-analysis showed that sauna could improve cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, especially in patients with low cardiovascular function. https://t.co/6kra5J7wSX

Jun 13, 2022 · 10 likes · 66,375 followers View post →

All mentions

Cardiovascular Benefits of Regular Sauna Use

Sauna bathing is gaining popularity due to emerging evidence linking it to health benefits. Research suggests that regular sauna use may reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues and improve heart function through better…

Physionic · Dec 4, 2024 52,917 views

Examining Sauna Treatment's Cardiovascular Benefits

In this video, we address critiques of sauna treatment efficacy on cardiovascular function. We discuss key findings from recent studies, including a meta-analysis that highlights the potential health benefits of sauna…

Physionic · Dec 25, 2024 18,975 views
Marko Čičić
@struja_m_cicic · X

https://t.co/fgEyAxJS6b

Mar 17, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
م. محمود سعد
@Eng_mahmoudSad · X

@DrAhmadentiSDLE @ALNEMERK مما لا شك فيه أن رآيه هو الآصح والأدق

Apr 2, 2024 · 987 followers View post →
Ægean
@Aegean_E · X

Bahsettiğim meta-analiz çalışması. https://t.co/ZBbqcLyKHP

Feb 27, 2024 · 1 like · 28,812 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

@DoctorTro Meta-analyses suggest acute and short term (2–4 weeks) benefits for SBP and DBP around 4–6 mmHg. Combining w/ exercise also seems to provide benefits vs. exercise alone. Also some benefits for endothelial function. https://t.co/ktzasy5bWB

Nov 14, 2023 · 5 likes · 26,306 followers View post →
TWEEBALUV
@TWEEBALUV · X

RT @BioLayne: Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc htt…

Nov 12, 2023 · 5 shares · 463 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @BioLayne: Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc htt…

Nov 12, 2023 · 5 shares · 132 followers View post →
Suburban Dad
@bootspig69 · X

RT @BioLayne: Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc htt…

Nov 12, 2023 · 5 shares · 171 followers View post →
David R
@TheRassss · X

RT @BioLayne: Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc htt…

Nov 11, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,620 followers View post →
Layne Norton, PhD
@BioLayne · X

Sure, but we both know you don't actually give a shit about studies... https://t.co/0TBLez0DEm https://t.co/p4VjhX5Mxc https://t.co/GF39aEoAPw Appears to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular function https://t.co/8jmo29v8On

Nov 11, 2023 · 87 likes · 5 shares · 223,708 followers View post →
Vermouth
@5w_p5 · X

@ring6565 心疾患のリスク低減するみたいですよ、特に心血管機能が低い人ほどサウナの効果を得られるみたいです https://t.co/b6xKSlzmy7

Jun 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 5 followers View post →
筋肉博士
@muscle_penguin_ · X

@Amasa1027 つ https://t.co/B8W8p9x0Lu

Dec 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 36,219 followers View post →
ねこあらし
@nekoarashi2010 · X

RT @taka_katoo: @drhiromi 既に心不全のある方にすら体に良い影響があるというメタ解析の論文ならありますけどね。 https://t.co/0959JMPlL0 European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Vo…

Dec 14, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,693 followers View post →
Tのひと
@Tnohito · X

RT @taka_katoo: @drhiromi 既に心不全のある方にすら体に良い影響があるというメタ解析の論文ならありますけどね。 https://t.co/0959JMPlL0 European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Vo…

Dec 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,562 followers View post →
うなぎ(steel_eel)
@dancing_eel · X

RT @taka_katoo: @drhiromi 既に心不全のある方にすら体に良い影響があるというメタ解析の論文ならありますけどね。 https://t.co/0959JMPlL0 European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Vo…

Dec 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 5,220 followers View post →
加藤容崇(Yasutaka Kato)
@taka_katoo · X

@drhiromi 既に心不全のある方にすら体に良い影響があるというメタ解析の論文ならありますけどね。 https://t.co/0959JMPlL0 European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2021, Pages 96–105 #サウナ

Dec 13, 2022 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 10,510 followers View post →
Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

This meta-analysis showed that sauna could improve cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, especially in patients with low cardiovascular function. https://t.co/6kra5J7wSX

Jun 13, 2022 · 10 likes · 66,375 followers View post →
thin@栄養士
@thin_k17 · X

文献 循環器機能治療とサウナ浴 メタアナリシス 急性(サウナ施術後 0~30 分) 短期(サウナ施術後 2~4 週間) サウナ治療は,特に心血管機能の低い患者において,心血管機能と身体活動レベルの改善に有効 温熱介入が心血管看護の有望な手段である可能性がある。 https://t.co/7QMCVXvB4m

Oct 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 290 followers View post →
Your Health Matters UK
@YHMHealth · X

RT @ESC_Journals: #EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physic…

Oct 10, 2020 · 23 shares · 109 followers View post →
Kamol
@KamolMU · X

RT @ESC_Journals: #EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physic…

Oct 10, 2020 · 23 shares · 101 followers View post →
СГАМ
@CGAM2016 · X

RT @ESC_Journals: #EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physic…

Oct 10, 2020 · 23 shares · 235 followers View post →
Matters of the Heart
@MattersoftheH14 · X

#cardiovascular https://t.co/7hRBYOAR1Q https://t.co/QEzE0243LC

Oct 10, 2020 · 46,545 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @ESC_Journals: #EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physic…

Oct 10, 2020 · 23 shares · 6,710 followers View post →
European Society of Cardiology Journals
@ESC_Journals · X

#EJCN meta-analysis: #sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving #cardiovascular function and #physicalactivity levels https://t.co/V80iyNzBdc @EditorEJCN @LeonieKlompstra #ACNAP https://t.co/7gXV86xLrm

Oct 10, 2020 · 41 likes · 23 shares · 115,617 followers View post →
Kamol
@KamolMU · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 101 followers View post →
Alfonso Valle
@ValleAlfonso · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 21,716 followers View post →
Annals of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
@AndThoracic · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 24, 2020 · 9 shares · 289 followers View post →
mistercureos
@mistercureos · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 23, 2020 · 9 shares · 107 followers View post →
Kamala Tamirisa MD
@KTamirisaMD · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 23, 2020 · 9 shares · 9,447 followers View post →
Jose Carlos Arevalo
@joscarlor2 · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 23, 2020 · 9 shares · 762 followers View post →
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
@EditorEJCN · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 23, 2020 · 9 shares · 3,008 followers View post →
Vicente Lozada-Balderrama
@VicenteLozadaB · X

RT @HanCardiomd: Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, espec…

Aug 23, 2020 · 9 shares · 13,636 followers View post →
Henry Han
@HanCardiomd · X

Sauna treatment was found to play a positive role in improving cardiovascular function and physical activity levels, especially in patients with low cardiovascular function. https://t.co/YPlqiaN2M1 @ESC_Journals @DrJaarsma @EditorEJCN @lisneubeck @BSHeartFailure @ValleAlfonso https://t.co/9u7MFaVFl9

Aug 23, 2020 · 16 likes · 9 shares · 16,137 followers View post →
DR OMID
@rm_omi · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 49 followers View post →
Mairead Lehane
@LehaneMairead · X

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Aug 20, 2020 · 4 likes · 978 followers View post →
Nicolas Renna, MD PhD ISHF FESC
@nicolasrennamd · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 934 followers View post →
Maruan C Chabbar
@MaruanCarlos · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 1,497 followers View post →
Hany Ragy
@Hragy · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 80,471 followers View post →
Shinya Goto
@sgoto4 · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 322 followers View post →
Kunal Minhas
@kunal_minhas · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 405 followers View post →
Frederick Berro Rivera, MD
@FredRiveraMD · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 856 followers View post →
European Society of Cardiology
@escardio · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 149,617 followers View post →
Francesco Perone
@PeroneFrancesco · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 17,773 followers View post →
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@karacagurkan · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 650 followers View post →
Beytullah Çakal MD
@bcakal · X

RT @ESCardioNews: Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heart…

Aug 20, 2020 · 16 shares · 300 followers View post →
European Society of Cardiology News
@ESCardioNews · X

Sauna therapy linked with improved #bloodpressure and #physicalactivity levels especially in elderly patients with #heartfailure or risk factors for heart disease such as #smoking https://t.co/70VIobU7EY #hypertension #obesity https://t.co/bKwsF9sTCv

Aug 20, 2020 · 37 likes · 16 shares · 28,805 followers View post →