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Citation |
Koenig J, Rinnewitz L, Parzer P, Resch F, Thayer JF, Kaess M. Psychiatry Res. 2016; 248: 117-120. |
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Affiliation |
Section for Translational Psychobiology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Centre for Psychosocial Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. Electronic address: Michael.Kaess@med.uni-heidelberg.de. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing) |
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28039803 |
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Abstract |
Vagally mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV) is reduced in borderline personality disorder (BPD). Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with comorbid psychopathology, in particular BPD. We aimed to examine differences in cardiac function (vmHRV and heart rate [HR]) comparing adolescents (12-17 years) engaging in NSSI (n=30) and healthy controls (n=30). Further, we aimed to determine clinical concomitants of cardiac function in patients with NSSI. Analyses showed no significant group differences on cardiac function. Controlling for a host of confounding variables resting state HR and vmHRV in adolescents with NSSI were significantly correlated with BPD symptoms and the current level of functioning. Language: en |