E2 ModerateCohortPEM not requiredCross-Sectional
Effects of posttraumatic stress disorder on cardiovascular stress responses in Gulf War veterans with fatiguing illness.
Peckerman, Arnold, Dahl, Kristina, Chemitiganti, Rahul et al.·Autonomic neuroscience : basic & clinical·2003
This study looked at how the bodies of Gulf War veterans with chronic fatigue respond to stress, particularly focusing on heart rate and blood pressure changes. The researchers found that veterans who had both chronic fatigue and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) showed unusual cardiovascular responses to mental tasks and changes in position, such as lower blood pressure increases and slower recovery. These abnormal responses were much less pronounced in fatigued veterans without PTSD, suggesting that PTSD may be an important factor in how the body reacts to stress in this population.
Autonomic Nervous System