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HRV Biofeedback

Meaning

HRV Biofeedback is a specific psychophysiological training technique utilizing real-time visual or auditory feedback of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data to teach voluntary self-regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The clinical goal is to guide the patient toward achieving high-coherence breathing patterns that maximize the synchronization between cardiac rhythm and respiratory cycles. Mastery of this technique directly translates to enhanced vagal tone and improved HPA axis reactivity management. This is a tangible method for modulating the physiological expression of stress.