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Auditory stimuli and heart rate variability: the role of music in cardiovascular regulation

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  • Predrag Mitrovic

  • Aleksandra Paladin

  • May 20, 2026

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    Music significantly influences heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV), reflecting its effects on autonomic nervous system balance.

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    Fast-tempo music increases HR and sympathetic activation, while slow-tempo music promotes parasympathetic dominance and HR reduction.

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    Music interventions can enhance psychological well-being and adherence in cardiac rehabilitation, reducing HR and anxiety in patients.

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    In intensive care settings, music has been shown to lower HR, respiratory rate, and anxiety levels, improving patient comfort.

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    Music may serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain and anxiety, thereby lowering sympathetic activity in emergency situations.

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