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