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Heart Rate Variability

Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important measure of the autonomic nervous system's capacity to regulate and adapt to stress. It is a measure of the fluctuations in intervals between heartbeats and reflects the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. HRV is often used to assess the ri…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 77× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important measure of the autonomic nervous system's capacity to regulate and adapt to stress. It is a measure of the fluctuations in intervals between heartbeats and reflects the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. HRV is often used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease and to monitor the response of the autonomic nervous system to various medical treatments, interventions, and lifestyle changes. Studies also suggest that HRV can be used to indicate one's overall physical fitness level and health status. By monitoring HRV, individuals can take proactive steps to improve their health and well-being.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 77 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Psychophysiology Practice and Research.

Journal editorial board
Rossella Di Monaco · Italy Volker Zschorlich · Germany Jeffrey Eells · United States

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