The Effect of Music on Human Physiology and Pathophysiology

Authors

  • Hans-Joachim Trappe MD, FACC, FESC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v4i2.287

Abstract

The article reviews the effects of music on humans in human physiology and pathophysiology. There are reports on the role of music during pregnancy on mother and child (unborn and born). It has been reported that classic music (Bach, Mozart, Italian composers) have beneficial effects on cardiovascular parameters, whereas heavy metal or techno are without healthy effects. In other studies, the role of music has been evaluated in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization or open heart surgery. Music therapy is helpful in geriatric patients, those with depressive syndrome, terminal ill patients, and patients while on intensive care medicine. Vocal music and orchestral music produce significantly better correlations between cardiovascular or respiratory signals in contrast to uniform emphasis (P < .05). Music is effective under different conditions of the human life.

Author Biography

Hans-Joachim Trappe, MD, FACC, FESC

Hans-Joachim Trappe, MD, FACC, FESC, is a cardiologist. In 1996 he was appointed professor of cardiology and angiology at the Ruhr- University of Bochum and became head of the department of cardiol- ogy and angiology at the University Hospital. Since 1969 Prof. Trappe has been working as an organist in his spare time. He has played in several national and international organ concerts (Cologne, Salzburg, Paris, Jerusalem).

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012)

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