Benefits of meditation in reducing blood pressure and stress in patients with high blood pressure

Introduction: Hypertension is considered a major cardiovascular risk factor worldwide, with about 35% of the adult population affected. Objective: to evaluate an intervention on the possible effect of meditation in a group of hypertensive patients. Methods: This prospective, randomized, open-label, prospective, single-blinded, open-label study included 42 patients. Results: Differences were observed when taking antihypertensive drugs, with more frequent morning administration in the intervention group. Conclusions: mindfulness meditation is an effective tool to reduce clinical BP, mainly clinically measured SBP and 24h and nocturnal SBP.