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Stress-induced increase in heart-rate during sleep as an indicator of PTSD risk among combat soldiers.

Lisa SimonShlomi LeviShachar ShapiraRoee Admon
Published in: Sleep (2024)
Findings underscore the critical role of sleep physiology, specifically elevated sleep heart-rate following stressful military training, in indicating subsequent PTSD risk following operational service among combat soldiers. These findings may contribute to PTSD prediction and prevention efforts.
Keyphrases
  • heart rate
  • stress induced
  • heart rate variability
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • blood pressure
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • healthcare
  • mental health