Benefits of meditation in reducing blood pressure and stress in patients with high blood pressure

Volume 20 No 13 (2022)

Dr. Iván Pimienta Concepción, Dr. Suárez López Andrea Gabriela, Dr. Walter Vayas Valdiviezo

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.13.NQ88268

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is considered a major cardiovascular risk factor worldwide, with about 35% of the adult population affected. Objective: to evaluate an intervention on the possible effect of meditation in a group of hypertensive patients. Methods: This prospective, randomized, open-label, prospective, single-blinded, open-label study included 42 patients. Results: Differences were observed when taking antihypertensive drugs, with more frequent morning administration in the intervention group. Conclusions: mindfulness meditation is an effective tool to reduce clinical BP, mainly clinically measured SBP and 24h and nocturnal SBP.

Keywords

meditation, arterial hypertension, primary care, source intervention: DeCS

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