humanOS Radio #54

An Introduction to Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Dan Pardi, PhD with Professor Phyllis Stein • 1h

About This Episode

Professor Phyllis Stein, Director of HRV Lab at Washington University School of Medicine, discusses identifying markers for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular mortality from continuous heart recordings. Covers wearable devices measuring HRV and pulse rate variability, sleep disorders including apnea, meditation benefits, and helping people overcome trauma through HRV-based approaches.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV predicts cardiovascular mortality
  • Continuous recordings reveal patterns
  • Wearables measure HRV and pulse variability
  • Meditation benefits supported by HRV
  • HRV helps trauma recovery

Topics Covered

Cardiovascular Mortality Markers Sleep Disorders Meditation Trauma

Episode Details

Show humanOS Radio
Host Dan Pardi, PhD
Guest Professor Phyllis Stein
Episode #54
Duration 1h
HRV Focus Primary topic

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