Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Published: September 28, 2017
- Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
- Meditation instruction and practice is accessible and may be a cost-effective adjunct to more traditional medical therapies.
- This statement examines the data on potential benefits of meditation on CV risk
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Is the Age-Old Practice of Meditation a Good Complement to Comprehensive Patient-Centered Cardiovascular Risk Reduction? by Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
- Top Things to Know: Meditation & Cardiovascular (CV) Risk Reduction
- AHA News: Meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease
- News Release: Meditation might be useful addition to heart-healthy lifestyle and medical treatment
Recommended Reading
- 2013 Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults
- 2013 Guideline on Lifestyle Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
- 2013 Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
- 2013 Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk