Effect of Yoga on Ventricular Premature Complex Burden and Quality of Life
- 1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; Center for Integrative Medicine and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
- 2Center for Integrative Medicine and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
- 3Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Abstract
Background: Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) are common cardiac arrhythmias with prognostic significance depending on clinical context and arrhythmia burden. Yoga modulates autonomic tone and may improve cardiac dysautonomia, including arrhythmias, while enhancing quality of life (QoL). Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive yoga-based intervention on VPC burden, QoL, and left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with frequent VPCs. Methods: In this single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial, 134 patients with frequent VPCs (burden ≥5% on 24-hour Holter monitoring) were randomized (1:1) to a structured yoga intervention (n = 67) or standard care (n = 67) and followed for 24 weeks. The primary outcome was change in VPC burden. Secondary outcomes included QoL (36-Item Short Form Survey), left ventricular ejection fraction, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, psychological outcomes (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items), and heart rate variability. Results: The baseline VPC burden was higher in the control group than in the yoga group (21.06 [10.48-34.67] vs 13.02 [8.87-21.60]). At 6 weeks, both groups demonstrated a reduction in VPC burden (control: 19.19 [7.50-30.70]; yoga: 11.62 [5.83-21.59]). A statistically significant between-group difference was observed at 12 weeks ( P = 0.02). At 24 weeks, the yoga group showed significantly better 36-Item Short Form Survey scores across all domains and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items scores. Conclusions: Yoga as an adjunct therapeutic modality reduced VPC burden and improved QoL and psychological burden in patients with frequent VPCs. It may be useful to integrate a cost-effective, nonpharmacological intervention like yoga in the management of patients with frequent VPCs. (Effect of Yoga-based intervention on VPC burden, quality of life and LV functions in patients with Ventricular premature complexes [VPC]: A Randomized controlled Trial; CTRI/2021/06/034450 ).
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BibTeX
@article{gautamsharma2026effect,
title = {{Effect of Yoga on Ventricular Premature Complex Burden and Quality of Life}},
author = {Gautam Sharma, MD, DM, DSc and Arun EV, BSc and Aatish Rengan, MD, DM and Divya Singh, MSc and Udisha Singh, MSc and Mohd Sharique, MSc and Ajmal Ismail, BSc and Anu James Vibin, MSc and Man Singh Jat, MSc and Deepti Siddharthan, MD, DM and Nitish Naik, MD, DM},
journal = {JACC: Advances},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103231},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103231},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Effect of Yoga on Ventricular Premature Complex Burden and Quality of Life
AU - Gautam Sharma, MD, DM, DSc
AU - Arun EV, BSc
AU - Aatish Rengan, MD, DM
AU - Divya Singh, MSc
AU - Udisha Singh, MSc
AU - Mohd Sharique, MSc
AU - Ajmal Ismail, BSc
AU - Anu James Vibin, MSc
AU - Man Singh Jat, MSc
AU - Deepti Siddharthan, MD, DM
AU - Nitish Naik, MD, DM
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/30
JO - JACC: Advances
DO - 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103231
UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103231
AB - Background: Ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) are common cardiac arrhythmias with prognostic significance depending on clinical context and arrhythmia burden. Yoga modulates autonomic tone and may improve cardiac dysautonomia, including arrhythmias, while enhancing quality of life (QoL). Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive yoga-based intervention on VPC burden, QoL, and left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with frequent VPCs. Methods: In this single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial, 134 patients with frequent VPCs (burden ≥5% on 24-hour Holter monitoring) were randomized (1:1) to a structured yoga intervention (n = 67) or standard care (n = 67) and followed for 24 weeks. The primary outcome was change in VPC burden. Secondary outcomes included QoL (36-Item Short Form Survey), left ventricular ejection fraction, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, psychological outcomes (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items), and heart rate variability. Results: The baseline VPC burden was higher in the control group than in the yoga group (21.06 [10.48-34.67] vs 13.02 [8.87-21.60]). At 6 weeks, both groups demonstrated a reduction in VPC burden (control: 19.19 [7.50-30.70]; yoga: 11.62 [5.83-21.59]). A statistically significant between-group difference was observed at 12 weeks ( P = 0.02). At 24 weeks, the yoga group showed significantly better 36-Item Short Form Survey scores across all domains and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items scores. Conclusions: Yoga as an adjunct therapeutic modality reduced VPC burden and improved QoL and psychological burden in patients with frequent VPCs. It may be useful to integrate a cost-effective, nonpharmacological intervention like yoga in the management of patients with frequent VPCs. (Effect of Yoga-based intervention on VPC burden, quality of life and LV functions in patients with Ventricular premature complexes [VPC]: A Randomized controlled Trial; CTRI/2021/06/034450 ).
SN - 2772-963X
ER -