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A primer on heart rate variability: use in neuroscience and psychiatry

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Heart rate variability (HRV) is widely recognized as a key mechanism that contributes to several health outcomes. We provide a broad overview of HRV, its clinical and translational relevance, and important factors to consider when measuring HRV in research endeavors.

Source: NPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience

DOI: 10.1038/s44277-026-00072-1

Authors: Courtney C. Louis, Antonia V. Seligowski

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190