Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
Conditions
Keywords
Yoga, atrial tachycardia
Brief summary
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is an uncommon form of atrial tachycardia. The term inappropriate in medicine is commonly defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute at rest or with minimal physiological challenge. IST is characterized by an increased resting heart rate with an exaggerated response to exercise or stress. Yoga has been used extensively around the world as an alternative medicine approach in treating numerous chronic and debilitating diseases. Studies have been conducted in various countries to determine the benefits of Yoga as therapy for these chronic diseases. Several studies have confirmed that yoga can reduce anxiety and regulate the stress response. Studies in the past have shown that Yoga relieves stress, one of the most common triggers for the arrhythmia and increased heart rate in IST. Based on past studies we hypothesize that patients with IST might benefit by practicing yoga. Yoga may also help in better rate and rhythm control with yoga when employed in combination with usual medical arrangement.
Interventions
OTHERYoga
The subjects will be asked to practice Yoga poses at least 3 times a week at home, although daily Yoga will be encouraged. Participants will be trained in breathing exercises, postures and meditation. Each time they practice yoga will be for 1 hour and include breathing exercises, postures and meditation.
Sponsors
Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia
Exclusion criteria
* Advanced malignancy or severe co-morbidities such as severe heart failure and with life expectancy less than 1 year * Pregnant women * Patients with unmedicated or uncontrolled high blood pressure * Patients with past history of Pnuemothorax * Patients with severe cervical spondylitis and cervical, thoracic, or lumbar disc prolapse * Patients with carotid stenosis * Patients with history of psychosis (evidence of acute episodes with deep and prolonged meditation) or substance abuse * Patients with history of epilepsy (evidence of acute episodes with deep and prolonged medication) * Patients with glaucoma * Patients with history of Total Hip Replacement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine if Yoga affects the rate and duration of IST episodes | Change from Baseline to 3 Months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect yoga has on resting heart rate or occurrence of IST episodes in patients that have undergone treatment with medications and/or ablation procedures | 3 Months, 1 Year |
| Change in Quality of Life | 3 Months, 1 Year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed