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Filter by:The idea that music has an effect on heart rate and blood pressure has existed for some time. In 1918, Hyde and Scalapino [1] reported that minor tones increased pulse rate and lowered blood pressure, whereas "stirring" music increased both blood pressure and heart rate. In the management of many cardiovascular disorders heart rate control is paramount. Furthermore, many cardiovascular investigations (e.g. Cardiac CT) require adequate heart rate control in order to achieve diagnostic images and therefore results. Whilst pharmacologic therapy is available and remains the main strategy for heart rate control, this is not always without consequences. Side effect profiles, patient intolerance and also variable efficacy are limiting factors for pharmacological therapy. Alternative strategies to achieve adequate heart rate control are therefore needed. The aim of this study is to explore the potential use of music to control heart rates and other physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and blood pressure. The central study team hypothesize that by changing the tempo of the music they will be able to influence the natural variations in heart rate. 1. Hyde IM, Scalapino W. The influence of music upon electrocardiograms and blood pressure. Am J Physiol.1918Íž46:35-38.