The Pulse of Emotion
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36399/q4t3h420Keywords:
Heart rate variability (HRV), Neuro-cardiac control, Emotion and physiology, Psychophysiology of emotion, Autonomic nervous systemAbstract
Amy O’Sullivan is a graduate of the University of Glasgow and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Science. In
this short story, she explores the nuances of heart rate variability, inspired by her fascination with the cardiovascular system and the poetic nature of its physiology. Her work reflects on how this physiology shapes our daily lives.
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