Increased afternoon step count increases heart rate variability in patients with cardiovascular risk factors
Increased afternoon step count increases heart rate variability in patients with cardiovascular risk factors
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下午步数增加会增加患有心血管危险因素的患者的心率变异性
DOI:
10.1111/jocn.16018
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发表时间:
2021
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Hirai Makoto
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作者:
Nakayama Natsuki;Miyachi Masahiko;Tamakoshi Koji;Morikawa Shuji;Negi Koji;Watanabe Koji;Moriwaki Yoshimi;Hirai Makoto
Aims and objectivesThe present study investigated whether morning or afternoon activity is more effective at increasing the high‐frequency (HF) index, a parasympathetic index, in patients with cardiovascular risk factors.BackgroundA decreased HF index, a heart rate variability (HRV) parameter, is a well‐established marker of poor cardiovascular prognosis. Because blood pressure and sympathetic tone are higher in the morning, physical activity and exercise in the afternoon has been recommended for patients with cardiovascular diseases. However, there have been no reports concerning the superior effects of afternoon exercise on parasympathetic activity and sleep.DesignThis observational study was a post hoc comparison.MethodsPatients’ physical activity was measured for 1 month to determine their habits. Patients’ HF index was measured by 24‐h Holter electrocardiography. The study enrolled 56 patients. Each patient’s morning step count (before lunch) and afternoon step count (between lunch and dinner) were compared. We adhered to the STROBE guidelines in the present study.ResultsThirty‐one patients took more steps in the morning, and 25 patients took more steps in the afternoon. The present study showed that those who took more steps in the afternoon had a significantly higher HF index during the first hour after sleep onset and during sleep than those who took more steps in the morning (p= .003, .047).ConclusionsThe present study showed that those who took more steps in the afternoon had a significantly higher HF index during the first hour after sleep onset and a higher HF index during sleep than those who took more steps in the morning.Relevance to clinical practiceExercise in the afternoon may improve the prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease by not only preventing excessive blood pressure, afterload, and sympathetic tone but also positively influencing the parasympathetic system and sleep.