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1 Harris, W.S.; Gowda, M.; Kolb, J.W.; Strychacz, C.P.; Vacek, J.L.; Jones, P.G.; Forker, A.; O'Keefe, J.H.; McCallister, B.D.
A randomized, controlled trial of the effects of remote, intercessory prayer on outcomes in patients admitted to the coronary care unit
Arch Intern Med, 1999, 159, 2273-2278

Praying, Healing, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

2 Leibovici, L.
Effects of remote, retroactive intercessory prayer on outcomes in patients with bloodstream infection
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2001, 323, 1450-1451

Praying, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Thrombophlebitis

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11751349

3 Aviles, J.M.; Whelan, S.E.; Hernke, D.A.; Williams, B.A.; Kenny, K.E.; O'Fallon, W.M.; Kopecky, S.L.
Intercessory prayer and cardiovascular disease progression in a coronary care unit population
A randomized controlled trial
Mayo Clin Proc, 2001, 76, 1192-1198

Praying, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

4 Morris, E.L.
The Relationship of Spirituality and Coronary Heart Disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2001, 7(5), 96-98

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine

5 Zamarra, J.W.
Usefulness of the Transcendental Meditation Program in the Treatment of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Am J Cardiol, 1996, 77, 867-870

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

6 Goldhamer, A.C.; Lisle, D.J.; Sultana, P.; Anderson, S.V.; Parpia, B.; Hughes, B.; Campbell, T.C.
Medically Supervised Water-Only Fasting Treatment of Borderline Hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(5), 643-650

Observational trial, High blood pressure, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12470446

7 Fields, J.Z.; Walton, K.G.; Schneider, R.H.; Nidich, S.; Pomerantz, R.; Suchdev, P.; Castillo-Richmond, A.; Payne, K.; Clark, E.T.; Rainforth, M.
Effect of a multimodality natural medicine program on carotid atheroscleroris in older subjects
A pilot trial of Maharishi Vedic Medicine
Am J Cardiol, 2002, 89, 952-958

Arteriosclerosis, Ayurveda, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

8 Mahajan, A.S.; Reddy, K.S.; Sachdeva, U.
Lipid profile of coronary risk subjects following yogic lifestyle intervention
Ind Heart J, 1999, 51(1), 37-40

Angina pectoris, Occlusive arterial disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Yoga

9 Yung, P.; French, P.; Leung, B.
Relaxation training as complementary therapy for mild hypertension control and the implications of evidence-based medicine
Complement Ther Nurs Midwif, 2001, 7, 59-65

High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial

10 Damodaran, A.; Malathi, A.; Patil, N.; Shah, N.; Suryavansihi, M.S.
Therapeutic potential of yoga practices in modifying cardiovascular risk profile in middle aged men and women
J Assoc Phys Ind, 2002, 50(5), 633-640

Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Yoga

11 Yucha, C.B.; Clark, L.; Smith, M.; Uris, P.; LaFleur, B.; Duval, S.
The effect of biofeedback in hypertension
Appl Nurs Res, 2001, 14(1), 29-35

Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine

12 Nakao, M.; Nomura, S.; Shimosawa, T.; Yoshiuchi, K.; Kumano, H.; Kuboki, T.; Suematsu, H.; Fujita, T.
Blood pressure biofeedback treatment, organ damage and sympathetic activity in mild hypertension
Psychother Psychosom, 1999, 68(6), 341-347

Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine

13 Nakao, M.; Nomura, S.; Shimosawa, T.; Fujita, T.; Kuboki, T.
Clinical effects of blood pressure biofeedback treatment on hypertension by auto-shaping
Psychosomatic Med, 1997, 59(3), 331-338

Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

14 Johnston, D.W.; Gold, A.; Kentish, J.; Smith, D.; Vallance, P.; Shah, D.; Leach, G.; Robinon, B.
Effect of stress management on blood pressure in mild primary hypertension
BMJ, 1993, 306 (6883), 963-966

Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8490471

15 Jula, A.; Rönnemaa, T.; Rastas, M.; Karvetti, R.L.; Mäki, J.
Long-term nopharmacological treatment for mild to moderate hypertension
J Intern Med, 1990, 227(6), 412-421

Observational trial, Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight

16 Beutler, J.J.; Attevellt, J.T.; Schouten, S.A.; Faber, J.A.; Dorhout Mees, E.J.; Geijskes, G.G.
Paranormal healing and hypertension
BMJ, 1988, 296 (6635), 1491-1494

High blood pressure, Spiritual healing, Healing, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3134082

17 Patel, C.; Marmot, M.
Can general practitioners use training in relaxation and management of stress to reduce mild hypertension?
BMJ, 1988, 296(6635), 1491-1494

Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3122919

18 Aivazyan, T.A.; Zaitsev, V.P.; Yurenev, A.P.
Autogenic training in the treatment and secondary prevention of essential hypertension
Five-year follow-up
Health Psych, 1988, 7 Suppl, 201-208

Autogenic training, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

19 Aivazyan, T.A.; Zaitsev, V.P.; Salenko, B.B.; Yurenev, A.P.; Patrusheva, I.F.
Efficacy of relaxation techniques in hypertensive patients
Health Psych, 1988, 7 (suppl), 193-200

High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

20 Blanchard, E.B.; McCoy, G.C.; McCaffrey, R.J.; Berger, M.; Musso, A.J.; Witrock, D.A.; Gerardi, M.A.; Halpern, M.; Pangburn, L.
Evaluation of a Minimal-Therapist-Contact Thermal Biofeedback Treatment Program for Essential Hypertension
Biofeedback Self Regul, 1987, 12(2), 93-103

Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine

21 Lee, M.S.; Jang, J.-W.; Jang, H.-S.; Moon, S.-R.
Effects of Qi-therapy on blood pressure, pain and psychological symptoms in the elderly: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(3), 159-164

Anxiety, High blood pressure, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14659379

22 Nakao, M.; Yano, E.; Nomura, S.; Kuboki, T.
Blood pressure-lowering effects of biofeedback treatment in hypertension: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Hypertens Res, 2003, 26, 37-46

Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine

23 Knoblauch, N.T.M.; Michalsen, A.; Philipp, T.; Dobos, G.J.; Wenzel, R.R.
Intensive 1-year lifestyle modification improves microvascular endothelial function in CAD patients
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 507-508 (Abstract)

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine

24 Lee, M.S.; Jang, H.S.; Woo, W.H.; Kim, H.J.; Moon, S.R.
Effects of external Qi therapy on cardiac autonomic tone: a randomised placebo controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 512 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Qi therapy, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system

25 Michalsen, A.; Knoblauch, N.; Lehmann, N.; Grossman, P.; Budde, T.; Wilhelm, P.; Moebus, S.; Konstantinides, S.; Binder, L.; Dobos, G.J.
Cardiac benefits of a 1-year integrative lifestyle modification in patients with coronary artery disease: results of a randomised, controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 520-521 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

26 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.; Bradley, R.T.
Electrophysiological evidence of intuition: Part 1. The surprising role of the heart
J Altern Complement Med; J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(1), 133-143

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15025887

27 McCraty, R.; Atkinson, M.; Bradley, R.T.
Electrophysiological evidence of intuition
Part 2. A system-wide process?
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(2), 325-336

Brain, Healthy probands, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Physiology, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15165413

28 Barnes, V.A.; Treiber, F.A.; Johnson, M.H.
Impact of transcendental meditation on ambulatory blood pressure in African-American adolescents
Am J Hypertens, 2004, 17, 366-369

Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

29 Canter, P.H.
Small effect of transcendental meditation on adolescent high normal blood pressure
FACT, 2004, 9(3), 225-226

Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Transzendentale Meditation

30 Bastille, J.V.; Gill-Body, K.M.
A yoga-based exercise program for people with chronic poststroke hemiparesis
Phys Ther, 2004, 84(1), 33-48

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Yoga

31 Ades, P.A.; Savage, P.D.; Cress, M.E.; Brochu, M.; Lee, N.M.; Poehlman, E.T.
Resistance training on physical performance in disabled older female cardiac patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2003, 35(8), 1265-1270

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga

32 Baglini, R.; Sesana, M.; Capuano, C. et al.
Effect of hypnotic sedation during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty on myocardial ischemia and cardiac sympathetic drive
Am J Cardiol, 2004, 93, 1035-1038

Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system

33 Kanji, N.; White, A.R.; Ernst, E.
Autogenic training reduces anxiety after coronary angioplasty
A randomized clinical trial
Am Heart J, 2004, 147, E10

Anxiety, Arteries, Autogenic training, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

34 Yeh, G.Y.; Wood, M.J.; Lorell, B.H.; Stevenson, L.W.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Wayne, P.M.; Goldberger, A.L.; Davis, R.B.; Phillips, R.S.
Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Med, 2004, 117, 541-548

Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine

35 Curiati, J.A.; Bocchi, E.; Freire, J.O.; Arantes, A.C.; Braga, M.; Garcia, Y.; Guimaraes, G.; Jacob, W.
Meditation reduces sympathetic activation and improves the quality of life in elderly patients with optimally treated heart failure
A prospective randomized study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 465-472

Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15992231

36 Kurz, R.W.; Pirker, H.; Pötz, H., Dörrscheidt, W.; Uhlir, H.
Effekte und Kosten eines integrierten, ambulanten Hypertonikertrainings
Wien Klin Wochenschr, 2005, 117(15-16), 526-533

Observational trial, Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Psychosomatic medicine, Cost-effectiveness

37 Yucha, C.B.; Tsai, P.S.; Calderon, K.S.; Tian, L.
Biofeeback-assisted relaxation training for essential hypertension
Who is most likely to benefit?
J Cardiovasc Nurs, 2005, 20(3), 198-205

Observational trial, Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Modelling, Psychosomatic medicine, Theory

38 Schneider, R.H.; Alexander, C.N.; Staggers, F.; Rainforth, M.; Salerno, J.W.; Hartz, A.; Arndt, S.; Barnes, V.A.; Nidich, S.I.
Long-term effects of stress reduction on mortality in persons > 55 years of age with systemic hypertension
Am J Cardiol, 2005, 95(9), 1060-1064

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

39 Michalsen, A.; Paul, A.; Knoblauch, N.; Pithan, C.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Umsetzung und Wirksamkeit einer integrativen Lebensstilmodifikation bei Koronarkranken im Zeitalter der interventionellen Kardiologie
Die SAFE-LIFE-Studie
EHK, 2005, 54(11), 703-711

Exercise therapy, Diet, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Mediterranian diet, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial

40 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, T.; Torda, T.
Early impact of a combined dietary and cognitive-behavioural strategy on body mass index, blood pressure and quality of life
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 13 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Autogenic training, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight

41 Hui, P.N.; Wan, M.; Chan, W.K.; Yung, P.M.
An evaluation of two behavioral rehabilitation programs, qigong versus progressive relaxation, in improving the quality of life in cardiac patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 373-378

Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Progressive muscle relaxation, Psychology/psychotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16722787

42 Kaushik, R.M.; Kaushik, R.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Effects of mental relaxation and slow breathing in essential hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 120-126

Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16765850

43 Benson, H.; Dusek, J.A.; Sherwood, J.B.; Lam, P.; Bethea, C.F.; Carpenter, W.; Levitsky, S.; Hill, P.C.; Clem, D.W.; Jain, M.K.; Drumel, D.; Kopecky, S.L.; Mueller, P.S.; Marek, D.; Rollins, S.; Hibberd, P.L.
Study of the therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer (STEP) in cardiac bypass patients
A multicenter randomized trial of uncertainty and certainty of receiving intercessory prayer
Am Heart J, 2006, 151, 934-942

Praying, Surgery, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

44 Paul, A.E.
Die Auswirkung eines multimodalen Lifestyle-Programms auf das Gesundheitsverhalten von Patienten mit koronarer Herzerkrankung
2004, 1-120 (Dissertation)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

45 Knoblauch, N.T.M.
Kardiovaskuläre Wirkungen einer umfassenden Lebesstilmodifikation mit Schwerpunkt einer mediterranen Vollwertkost bei Patienten mit Koronarer Herzkrankheit (KHK): SAFE-LIFE
Eine randomisiert kontrollierte Interventionsstudie zur Umsetzung einer mediterranen Vollwertkost in den Alltag
2003, 1-66

Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mediterranian diet, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Whole foods

46 Paul-Labrador, M.; Polk, D.; Dwyer, J.H.; Velasquez, I.; Nidich, S.; Rainforth, M.; Schneider, R.; Merz, C.N.
Effects of a randomized controlled trial of transcendental meditation on components of the metabolic syndrome in subjects with coronary heart disease
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 1218-1224

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

47 Tsai, P.S.; Chang, N.C.; Chang, W.Y.; Lee, P.H.; Wang, M.Y.
Blood pressure biofeedback exerts intermediate-term effects on blood pressure and pressure reactivity in individuals with mild hypertension
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 547-554

Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17604559

48 Jayadevappa, R.; Johnson, J.C.; Bloom, B.S.; Nidich, S.; Desai, S.; Chhatre, S.; Raziano, D.B.; Schneider, R.
Effectiveness of transcendental meditation on functional capacity and quality of life of African Americans with congestive heart failure
A randomized control study
Ethn Dis, 2007, 17, 72-77

Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Transzendentale Meditation

49 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18053143

50 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057

Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166115

51 Dusek, J.A.; Hibberd, P.L.; Buczynski, B.; Chang, B.H.; Dusek, K.C.; Johnston, J.M.; Wohlhueter, A.L.; Benson, H.; Zusman, R.M.
Stress management versus lifestyle modification on systolic hypertension and medication elimination
A randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 129-138

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18315510

52 Anderson, J.W.; Liu, C.; Krysico, R.J.
Blood pressure response to transcendental meditation
A meta-analysis
Am J Hypertens, 2008, 21(3), 310-316

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine

53 Manikonda, J.P.; Störk, S.; Tögel, S.; Lobmüller, A.; Grünberg, I.; Bedel, S.; Schardt, F.; Angermann, C.E.; Jahns, R.; Voelker, W.
Contemplative meditiation reduces ambulatory blood pressure and stress-induced hypertension
A randomized pilot trial
J Hum Hypertens, 2008, 22, 138-140

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

54 Pullen, P.R.; Nagamia, S.H.; Mehta, P.K.; Thompson, W.R.; Benardot, D.; Hammoud, R.; Parrott, J.M.; Sola, S.; Khan, B.V.
Effects of Yoga on inflammation and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure
J Cardiac Failure, 2008, 14(5), 407-413

Inflammation, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga

55 Michalsen, A.; Lehmann, N.; Paul, A.; Budde, T.; Moebus, S.; Langhorst, J.; Kerckhoff, G.; Dobos, G.J.
Long-term of an integrative medicine and lifestyle modification intervention in patients with coronary artery disease on cardiovascular risk factors, need of medication and coronary calcium
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S23-S24 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

56 Cohen, D.L.; Wintering, N.; Tolles, V.; Townsend, R.R.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Newberg, A.B.
Cerebral blood flow effects of yoga training
Preliminary evalutation of 4 cases
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 9-14

Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19769471

57 Tanner, M.A.; Travis, F.; Gaylord-King, C.; Haaga, D.A.; Grosswald, S.; Schneider, R.H.
The effects of the transcendental meditation program on mindfulness
J Clin Psychol, 2009, 65(6), 574-589

Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Low blood pressure, Randomized trial, Transzendentale Meditation

58 Satyapriya, M.; Nagendra, H.R.; Nagarathna, R.; Padmalatha, V.
Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2009, 104(3), 218-222

Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga

59 Sullivan, M.J.; Wood, L.; Terry, J.; Brantley, J.; Charles, A.; McGee, V.; Johnson, D.; Krucoff, M.W.; Rosenberg, B.; Bosworth, H.B.; Adams, K.; Cuffe, M.S.
The Support, Education, and Research in Chronic Heart Failure Study (SEARCH)
A mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention improves depression and clinical symptoms in patients with chronic heart failure
Am Heart J, 2009, 157(1), 84-90

Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases

60 Casey, A.; Chang, B.H.; Huddleston, J.; Virani, N.; Benson, H.; Dusek, J.A.
A model for integrating a mind/body approach to cardiac rehabilitation
Outcomes and correlators
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 2009, 29(4), 230-238

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Mind-body medicine, Rehabilitation

61 Gilmartin, M.
Is a mindfulness score differentially associated with parasympathetic cardiovascular control in persons with and without a meditation-related practice?
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 162-163 (Abstract)

Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga

62 Castillo-Richmond, A.; Schneider, R.H.; Alexander, C.N.; Cook, R.; Myers, H.; Nidich, S.; Haney, C.; Rainforth, M.; Salerno, J.
Effects of stress reduction on carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive African Americans
Stroke, 2000, 31, 568-573

Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Transzendentale Meditation

63 Carin-Levy, G.; Kendall, M.; Young, A.; Mead, G.
The psychosocial effects of exercise and relaxation classes for persons surviving a stroke
Can J Occup Ther, 2009, 76(2), 73-80

Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Stroke

64 Asbury, E.A.; Kanji, N.; Ernst, E.; Barbir, M.; Collins, P.
Autogenic training to manage symptomology in women with chest pain and normal coronary arteries
Menopause, 2009, 16(1), 60-65

Angina pectoris, Anxiety, Autogenic training, Depression, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

65 Nidich, S.I.; Rainforth, M.V.; Haaga, D.A.; Hagelin, J.; Salerno, J.W.; Travis, F.; Tanner, M.; Gaylord-King, C.; Grosswald, S.; Schneider, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial on effects of the transcendental meditation programme on blood pressure, psychological distress, and coping in young adults
Am J Hypertens, 2009, 22(12), 1326-1331

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Transzendentale Meditation

66 Olivo, E.L.; Dodson-Lavelle, B.; Wren, A.; Fang, Y.; Oz, M.C.
Feasibility and effectiveness of a brief meditation-based stress management intervention for patients diagnosed with or at risk for coronary heart disease
A pilot study
Psych Health Med, 2009, 14(5), 513-523

Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Stress

67 Patra, S.; Telles, S.
Heart rate variability during sleep following the practice of cyclic meditation and supine rest
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback, 2010, 35(2), 135-140

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine

68 Delaney, C.; Barrere, C.
Ecospirituality
The experience of environmental meditation in patients with cardiovascular disease
Holist Nurs Pract, 2009, 23(6), 361-369

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine

69 Pullen, P.R.; Thompson, W.R.; Benardot, D.; Brandon, L.J.; Mehta, P.K.; Rifai, L.; Vadnais, D.S.; Parrott, J.M.; Khan, B.V.
The benefits of yoga for African American heart failure patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2010, 42(4), 651-657

Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19952833

70 Cade, W.T.; Reeds, D.N.; Mondy, K.E.; Overton, E.T.; Grassino, J.; Tucker, S.; Bopp, C.; Laciny, E.; Hubert, S.; Lassa-Claxton, S.; Yarasheski, K.E.
Yoga lifestyle intervention reduces blood pressure in HIV-infected adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors
HIV Med, 2010, 11(6), 379-388

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga

71 Ditto, B.; Eclache, M.; Goldman, N.
Short-term autonomic and cardiovascular effects of mindfulness body scan meditation
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32(3), 227-234

Mindfulness meditation, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system

72 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334

Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20165628

73 Buranruk, O.; Grow, S. La; Ladawan, S.; Makarawate, P.; Suwanich, T.; Leelayuwat, N.
Thai yoga as an appropriate alternative physical activity for older adults
J Complement Integr Med, 2010, 7(1), 6; (1-14)

Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga

74 Telles, S.; Singh, N.; Joshi, M.; Balkrishna, A.
Post traumatic stress symptoms and heart rate variability in Bihar flood survivors following yoga
A randomized controlled study
BMC Psychiatry, 2010, 20(1), 18; (1-10)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Trauma, Yoga

75 Paul, A.
Lebensstilveränderungen bei Herzkrankheiten
Eine Interventionsstudie
2010, 1-206 (Dissertation)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

76 Paul, A.
Lebensstilveränderungen bei Herzkrankheiten
Eine Interventionsstudie
2010, 1-206 (Dissertation)

Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

77 Djoussé, L.; Driver, J.A.; Gaziano, J.M.
Relation between modifiable lifestyle factors and lifetime risk of heart failure
JAMA, 2009, 302(4), 394-400

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine

78 Aubert, A.E.; Verheyden, B.; Beckers, F.; Tack, J.; Vandenberghe, J.
Cardiac autonomic regualtion under hypnosis assessed by heart rate variability
Spectral analysis and fractal complexity
Neuropsychobiology, 2009, 60(2), 104-112

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system

79 Kraemer, W.J.; Lewis, R.V.; Triplett, N.T.; Koziris, L.P.; Heyman, S.; Noble, B.J.
Effects of hypnosis on plasma proenkephalin peptide F and perceptual and cardiovascular responses during submaximal exercise
Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol, 1992, 65(6), 573-578

Observational trial, Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine

80 Santarcangelo, E.L.; Balocchi, R.; Scattina, E.; Manzoni, D.; Bruschini, L.; Ghelarducci, B.; Varanini, M.
Hypnotizability-dependent modulation of the changes in heart rate control induced by upright stance
Brain Res Bull, 2008, 75(5), 692-697

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine

81 Diamond, S.G.; Davis, O.C.; Howe, R.D.
Heart-rate variability as a quantitative measure of hypnotic depth
Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 2008, 56(1), 1-18

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system

82 Casiglia, E.; Schiavon, L.; Tikhonoff, V.; Haxhi Nasto, H.; Azzi, M.; Rempelou, P.; Giacomello, M.; Bolzon, M.; Bascelli, A.; Scarpa, R.; Lapenta, A.M.; Rossi, A.M.
Hypnosis prevents the cardiovascular response to cold pressor test
Am J Clin Hypn, 2007, 49(4), 255-266

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Pain, Vegetative nervous system

83 Howie-Esquivel, J.; Lee, J.; Collier, G.; Mehling, W.; Fleischmann, K.
Yoga in heart failure patients
A pilot study
J Cardiac Failure, 2010, 16(9), 742-749

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20797598

84 Cysarz, D.; Minnerop, A.; Trapp, B.; Edelhäuser, F.
Mind-body therapy (eurythmy therapy) imposes oscillations on cardiorespiratory interaction
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 8 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)

Anthroposophic medicine, Eurythmy, Experiment, Healthy probands, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Human, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system

85 Jonsdottir, J.; Cattaneo, D.; Recalcati, M.; Regola, A.; Rabuffetti, M.; Ferrarin, M.; Casiraghi, A.
Task-oriented biofeedback to improve gait in individuals with chronic stroke
Motor learning approach
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2010, 24(5), 478-485

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke

86 Pintov, S.
Comprehensive Lifestyle Modification Approach to Lower Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Results from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 52-53 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial

87 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Hernandez-Reif, M.
Tai chi/yoga effects on anxiety, heartrate, EEG and math computations
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 235-238

Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20920810

88 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Gordon, N.S.; Goolkasian, P.
Effects of brief and sham mindfulness meditation on mood and cardiovascular variables
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 867-873

Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20666590

89 Kim, C.R.; Chun, M.H.; Han, E.Y.
Effects of hypnotics on sleep patterns and functional recovery of patients with subacute stroke
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 89(4), 315-322

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stroke

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20068430

90 Contrada, R.J.; Gojal, T.M.; Krause, T.J.; Cather, C.; Rafalson, L.; Idler, E.L.
Psychosocial factors in outcomes of heart surgery
The impact of religious involvement and depressive symptoms
Health Psychol, 2004, 23(4), 227-238

Observational trial, Praying, Surgery, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15099162

91 Olsson, E.M.; Scheele, B. von
Relaxing on a bed of nails
An exploratory study of the effects on the autonomic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and saliva cortisol
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 5-12

Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Cortisone

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21208128

92 Murthy, S.N.; Rao, N.S.; Nandkumar, B.; Kadam, A.
Role of naturopathy and yoga treatment in the management of hypertension
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 9-12

Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21168107

93 Thomley, B.S.; Ray, S.H.; Cha, S.S.; Bauer, B.A.
Effects of a brief, comprehensive, yoga-based program on quality of life and biometric measures in an employee population
A pilot study
Explore, 2011, 7(1), 27-29

Occupational health, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21194669

94 Cohen, D.L.; Bloedon, L.T.; Rothman, R.L.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Volger, S.; Mayor, C.; Szapary, P.O.; Townsend, R.R.
Iyengar yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 546428; (1-8)

High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19734256

95 Rosenfeldt, F.; Braun, L.; Spitzer, O.; Bradley, S.; Shepherd, J.; Bailey, M.; Merwe, J. van der; Leong, J.Y.; Esmore, D.
Physical conditioning and mental stress reduction
A randomised trial in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 20; (1-7)

Exercise therapy, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21385466

96 Riccio, I.; Iolascon, G.; Barillari, M.R.; Gimigliano, R.; Gimigliano, F.
Mental practice is effective in upper limb recovery after stroke
A randomized single-blind cross-over study
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2010, 46(1), 19-25

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke

97 Lakkireddy, D.; Pillarisetti, J.; Atkins, D.; Vanga, S.R.; Emert, M.; Pimentel, R.; Murray, C.; Bommana, S.; Ryschon, K.; Berenbom, L.; Dawn, B.; Dendi, R.; Drisko, J.
Impact of yoga on arrhythmia burden and quality of life (QOL) in patients with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
The Yoga my Heart Study
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011, 57(14), E129-E131 (Abstract)

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga

98 Telles, S.; Singh, N.; Balkrishna, A.
Heart rate variability changes during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness
BioPsychoSocial Med, 2011, 5, 4; (1-6)

Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21486495

99 Fuente, M. de la; Franco, C.; Salvador, M.
Reducción de la presión arterial en un grupo de docentes hipertensos mediante un programa de entrenamiento en conciencia plena (mindfulness)
Psicol Conductual, 2010, 18(3), 533-552

Mindfulness meditation, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

100 Moffatt, F.W.; Hodnett, E.; Esplen, M.J.; Watt-Watson, J.
Effects of guided imagery on blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Birth, 2010, 37(4), 296-306

High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21083721

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