Cellular Phone Irradiation of the Head Affects Heart Rate Variability Depending on Inspiration/Expiration Ratio

Authors: Béres S, Németh Á, Ajtay Z, Kiss I, Németh B, Hejjel L

Year: 2018 Sep-Oct

Category: Health Physics

Journal: In Vivo

Institution: In Vivo

DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11357

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6199582/

Abstract

Overview

The influence of mobile phones on health continues to be a topic of considerable debate, with studies reporting varied effects on neurophysiological and cardiovascular health. This research examined the effects on cardiac parameters during exposure to cell phone radiation.

Materials and Methods

  • Focus: Effect of mobile phone radiation on heart rate asymmetry (HRA) and variability (HRV).
  • Method: Examination of HRA and HRV at different breathing rates during exposure to 1,800MHz GSM radiation.
  • Participants: 20 healthy volunteers.

Findings

  • No significant changes in HRA by existing indices during exposure.
  • Notable differences in time-domain HRV parameters under certain conditions (1:1 breathing pace).
  • Observation of mild post-exposure effects on heart rate metrics.

Conclusion

This study uncovers the acute effects of GSM mobile phone emissions on the autonomic nervous system, suggesting further investigation is necessary to fully understand their implications on health and survival. The use of symmetrical breathing as a sensitizing factor in HRV/HRA studies could enhance understanding of these effects.

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