In the Journal of Cardiac Failure, researchers reported statistical improvements in blood pressure, strength of heart (ejection fraction on echocardiogram), and exercise tolerance while reducing number of hospital admissions for this condition in patients treated with sauna.  Sauna may be an effective adjunctive treatment in this patients with this condition.

 

    A study in Circulation Journal studied 30 patients with congestive heart failure and preventricular contractions (PVCs), delegating half to 60 degree C sauna treatment for 15 minutes followed by bedrest and the other half to 45 minutes of bed rest once a day for two weeks.  The researchers found statistical difference in the number of PVCs as well as a statistical improvement in the subjective functional status of the patients.  More research is needed for long-term benefits.