Volume 16, Number 2 (2/2020) | |
Original Article <page. 83-90 > | |
The Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and Symptoms in Subjects with Chronic Posttraumatic Stress DisorderJinsoo Park, MD1;Sukhoon Kang, MD1,2;Joo Eon Park, MD, PhD3;Jin Hee Choi, MD1;Hyung Seok So, MD1;Kiwon Kim, MD, PhD1; and Hayun Choi, MD1;1;Department of Psychiatry1, Veteran Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, 2;Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, 3;Department of Psychiatry, Keyo Hospital, Uiwang, Korea |
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Objective :
Heart rate variability (HRV) is known to reflect autonomic nervous system activity. Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are reported to have lower HRVs. We attempted to find HRV indices with head up tilt position that reflect the symptoms well in order to evaluate PTSD symptoms. Key words : Posttraumatic stress disorder;Heart rate variability;PTSD Checklist for DSM-5. |
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