Effects of Aromatherapy on Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System, Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Aortic Augmentation Index in Patients with Essential Hypertension
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 705-713, 2010.
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en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-178463
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate the effectiveness of aromatherapy on blood pressure, heart rate variability, aortic pulse wave velocity and the aortic augmentation index of essential hypertensive patients.METHODS:
Using a coin toss, 22 participants were assigned to the experimental group and 20 to the control. The experimental group was given a blend of oils of lemon (Citrus limonum), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) which were prepared in the ratio of 221, respectively. The control group was given an artificial lemon fragrance of Limonene (35 cc) and Citral (15 cc) mixture. The experiment, inhalation, was conducted for 3 weeks (2 min per inhalation, 2 times per day) to both groups.RESULTS:
There was a noticeable difference in systolic blood pressure between the groups (p=.001), however the difference in diastolic blood pressure between the two groups was not significant. There was a notable difference in sympathetic nerve system activity of heart rate variability (p=.047). However, the differences in aortic pulse wave velocity or the aortic augmentation index were not significant.CONCLUSION:
Aromatherapy is effective in lowering systolic blood pressure and sympathetic nerve system activity.
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Asunto principal:
Aorta
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Sistema Nervioso Autónomo
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Presión Sanguínea
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Aceites de Plantas
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Aceites Volátiles
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Aromaterapia
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Cananga
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Frecuencia Cardíaca
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Hipertensión
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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