Citation

Sammito S, Thielmann B, Zimmermann P, Böckelmann I. Fortschr. Neurol. Psychiatr. 2015; 83(1): 30-37.

Vernacular Title

Einfluss einer posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung auf die Herzfrequenzvariabilität als Marker des autonomen Nervensystems - eine systematische Literaturübersicht.

Affiliation

Bereich Arbeitsmedizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Georg Thieme Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-0034-1398779

PMID

25602189

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: PTSD is associated with comprehensive disruption of several neurobiological regulation mechanisms and with a disruption in the parasympathetic-sympathetic balance. This can be measured with the heart rate variability (HRV).

METHODS: A systematic review in PubMed using the keywords "hrv" or "heart rate variability" and "PTSD" or "posttraumatic stress disorder" was performed.

RESULTS: Overall 15 original studies were identified. In most cases a significant relationship of PTSD for reduction of HRV was demonstrated (9 studies) or, respectively, a reduction by trends was shown in 3 studies. Limitations were discussed.

DISCUSSION: In spite of the limitations, most of the studies have shown a relationship between PTSD and HRV. However, an assessment of this potential marker as a supplement for clinical diagnosis and therapy follow-up in patients with PTSD seems to be premature on the basis of the data obtained so far. Further research is required.

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