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ArticleARYA atherosclerosis2024

Evaluating the impact of bioenergy economy-based health improvement (BEHI) as a mind-body intervention on laboratory, clinical and psychological factors in post-MI patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Mahboubeh Farzanegan, Marsa Sadat Hashemi Jazi, Afsoon Derakhshan Jan, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Hamidreza Roohafza

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Mahboubeh FarzaneganBEHI Academy, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Marsa Sadat Hashemi JaziInternal Medicine Resident, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Afsoon Derakhshan JanDanesh-e-tandorosti Institute, Isfahan, Iran.
Masoumeh SadeghiCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Hamidreza RoohafzaIsfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

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backgroundPatients with ischemic heart disease often exhibit various psychological factors that increase the risk of future cardiovascular events. Therefore, in addition to rehabilitation programs, there is a need for more interventional psychotherapy. Bioenergy Economy-based Health Improvement (BEHI) is a mind-body intervention that may address these issues. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the BEHI program on laboratory, clinical, and psychological factors in post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients.

methodsIn this study, 52 post-MI patients were randomly divided into two groups. One group received cardiac rehabilitation combined with the BEHI program, while the other group received only cardiac rehabilitation. Laboratory data, clinical characteristics, and psychological variables were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and four months post-intervention (follow-up).

resultsAmong the participants, the mean age was 59.97 ± 6.32 years, and 98.07% were male. The results showed a significant improvement in the mean scores of metabolic equivalents (METs), depression, and anxiety in participants who received the BEHI program and the rehabilitation program (p values: 0.006, 0.038, and 0.028, respectively).

conclusionThese findings suggest that incorporating mind-body interventions like the BEHI program into cardiac rehabilitation can enhance physical and psychological outcomes for patients recovering from MI.

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Anxiety; DepressionBioenergy Economy-based Health ImprovementIschemic Heart DiseaseMetabolic EquivalentsMind-Body interventionPsychocardiology

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