What is HRV?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the physiological phenomenon of variation in the time interval between heartbeats. It is measured by the variation in the beat-to-beat intervals. We call this the time domain. A healthy heart rate variability is reflected by lots of variation in the time domain between successive heartbeats. This would indicate a very robust autonomic nervous system. Someone with less variation between one heartbeat to the next has low heart rate variability and indicates decreased autonomic nervous system regulation.

 

Why measure HRV?
The importance of Heart Rate Variability is that it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and therefore is a window into its function. The autonomic nervous system automatically influences the visceral organs, smooth muscle such as the blood vessels and glands and obviously a big influence on the heart. There are 2 branches to the autonomic nervous system, the Sympathetic nervous system, and the Parasympathetic nervous system. The Sympathetic nervous system deals with stressful situations and is sometimes referred to as the fight or flight system and is triggered by any stress such as conscious or unconscious psychoemotional stress, toxins, and electromagnetic influences. The opposite is the Parasympathetic nervous system and is coined the rest and digest system.

 

Why VScan HRV?
The VScan HRV breaks down the measurement of time intervals between heartbeats into very specific frequency bandwidths which correspond to the regulatory functions of the body.  As a result, in just 5 minutes the VScan HRV will display an accurate measure of:
-Cardio Vascular Adaptation
-Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
-Neuro-Hormonal Regulation
-Psycho Emotional Balance

 

How do I incorporate the VScan HRV into my practice?
Measuring a client’s Heart Rate Variability before a therapeutic session establishes a “baseline” measure, aiding practitioners in better understanding the needs of their client and to tailor therapies according to those needs.  Proceeding therapy, a second measure by the VScan HRV allows both practitioner and client to observe and confirm the efficacy of the therapy delivered and received.

What’s involved in taking an HRV measurement with the Vscan HRV?
Simply plug the Vscan HRV into your computer and place the left and right wrist clamps to your client’s wrists.  Then open the Vscan Software on your computer, enter your client’s name and begin the reading, it’s that easy!

 

How much training is necessary to be able to use the Vscan confidently?
Almost none!  The Vscan HRV comes complete with software installation instructions and Quick Start Guide and you can be taking your first reading within 10 minutes of receiving your package in the mail!  A more detailed Training Manual and videos are also included to help you further interpret each panel, in total you can be fully trained within 2 hours!

No special system requirements. Use any standard Windows PC or Mac running parallels. The software doesn't require any souped-up ram or a large amount of hard drive space. No additional software programs are necessary.

 

However, there are two exclusions:

• Do not use an energy star computer with a dual prong power cord. You need to have a grounded 3 prong power cord on the computer.
• Do not use a USB hub to plug it in because of loss of power.

The VScan HRV System is intended to be used for education and study of peak performance potential of ANS and CNS regulation.  The VScan HRV is not intended for the purpose or implication of any disease or condition.  For medical diagnosis, please see a licensed medical professional.