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Background In the present paper, we describe a model of neurovisceral integration in which a set of neural structures involved in cognitive, affective, and autonomic regulation are related to heart rate variability (HRV) and cognitive performance. Methods We detail the pathways involved in the neural regulation of the cardiovascular system and provide pharmacological and neuroimaging data in support...