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L C Kolb

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PubMed1991

Psychophysiological responses in the diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder in Vietnam veterans.

In one sample of 104 male Vietnam combat veterans, we found that five heart rate parameters from a psychophysiological assessment could correctly discriminate 75% of the sample into those with PTSD and those without it. Using a stepwise approach, we found adding 10 blood pressure parameters increased discrimination to 80%, while adding five parameters from frontal electromyograms did not increase discrimination. Cross-validation of the heart rate parameters on a new sample of 96 veterans resulted in 83% correct discrimination.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Changes in plasma norepinephrine to combat-related stimuli among Vietnam veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Plasma norepinephrine samples were obtained before and after exposure to auditory stimuli reminiscent of combat from two groups of male Vietnam veterans with combat experience: one with diagnoses of PTSD (N = 15) and one with no mental disorder (N = 6). Results showed a significant 30% rise in plasma norepinephrine for the PTSD group, with no change in the comparison group.

Acoustic Stimulation↗