The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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The short-term effect of Blood Pressure Reduction after Biofeedback in Malignant Hypertension: A case report

악성고혈압의 바이오피드백 단기 혈압강하 치험1례

  • Seung-Yun Oh (Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Yeon-Ju Kim (Dept. of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Lak-Hyung Kim (Dept. of Neuropsychiatry, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Soo-Jung Park (Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • 오승윤 (우석대학교 한의과대학 사상체질의학교실) ;
  • 김연주 (우석대학교 한의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 김락형 (우석대학교 한의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 박수정 (우석대학교 한의과대학 사상체질의학교실)
  • Received : 2024.01.20
  • Accepted : 2024.02.16
  • Published : 2024.03.01
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the short-term blood pressure-lowering effects observed in a patient with malignant hypertension through slow breathing maneuver with heart rate variability(HRV) biofeedback. Methods: Biofeedback sessions, totaling 13, each lasting 10 minutes, were administered. Blood pressure was measured pre and post-treatment, as well as thrice daily at 10 am, 4 pm, and 8 pm. Systolic blood pressure(SBP), diastolic blood pressure(DBP), and pulse rate were recorded for comparative analysis. Results: Before biofeedback, the average SBP, DBP, and pulse rate were 227.2±18.3, 135.2±11.0, and 104.4±5.3, respectively. Immediately post-biofeedback, these values changed to 213.7±15.2, 126.9±8.5, and 99.2±3.6. However, sustained long-term blood pressure reduction was not observed. Conclusions: The findings suggest that biofeedback therapy induces a short-term reduction in blood pressure in cases of malignant hypertension, potentially associated with autonomic nervous system regulation. Integrating biofeedback with other Korean medicine treatments, such as acupuncture or moxibustion, may offer a comprehensive approach for managing malignant hypertension.

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