Systematic Review on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) among Prediabetics Aged 45-60 Years

Authors

  • Puneet Aggarwal Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad.
  • Anita Verma SmtNHL Medical College. Ahmedabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/95qdsx09

Keywords:

“HRV,” “prediabetes,” “autonomic dysfunction,” “middle-aged.” “Time-domain HRV”, “Frequency domain HRV”, “Dysautonimia”, “T2DM

Abstract

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is an established non-invasive marker used to assess autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Recent studies have highlighted the potential role of HRV as an early indicator of metabolic dysfunction in prediabetes, particularly for middle-aged individuals. The early age detection will help in early treatment and prevention of dysautonomia like neuropathy, retinopathy. Early diagnosis of dysautonomia can potentially lead to a better prognosis and quality of life. This systematic review aims to highlight the current researches on HRV in prediabetic populations aged 45–60 years, exploring the relationship between reduced HRV and early cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction. Studies employing traditional HRV measures are used to identify the predictive value of HRV in prediabetes and the progression to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in middle aged individuals using PRISMA guidelines with two independent reviewers assessing the quality of included studies. The studies have shown a high corelation between heart rate variability (HRV) and prediabetes among individuals aged 45-60 years (middle aged).HRV could be used as a predictor of dysautonomia in prediabetic individuals for progression of diabetes (T2DM)

Author Biographies

  • Puneet Aggarwal, Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad.

    PhD Scholar Gujarat University, Assistant  Professor, Department of Physiology, 

  • Anita Verma, SmtNHL Medical College. Ahmedabad

    Head and Professor, Department of Physiology, 

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Published

2025-01-31

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Systematic Review on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) among Prediabetics Aged 45-60 Years. (2025). International Journal of Physiology, 13(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.37506/95qdsx09