Cardiovascular dystonia in recovered panic patients.
Resting heart rate, heart rate variability and blood pressure; the heart rate and blood pressure response to standing; and the heart rate response to Valsalva's manoeuvre, have been measured in a group of 12 patients with panic disorder and a group of 12 age- and sex-matched normal subjects. The patients had undergone treatment for their panic attacks with cognitive therapy; all had responded and all had been panic-free for a minimum of 4 months (mean 7.6 months). Mood ratings (BDI, BAI and SSAI) were comparable with established norms. The patients nevertheless had a raised resting systolic blood pressure, a reduced resting heart rate and an abnormal orthostatic response.
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Cambridge University Department of Psychiatry, Addenbrooke's Hospital, U.K.
D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001143:Arousal / Q000502:physiology*; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010200:Panic / Q000502:physiology*; D010556:Personality Tests; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology