Abstract |
In 10 patients suffering from cardiac neurosis changes in plasma norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (E) were studied by an upright bicycle exercise and during psychological stress. Psychometric tests were also performed. 6 healthy subjects served as a control group. At exercise, no relevant differences in blood pressure and heart rate regulation between patients and controls were present. The NE and E increase was normal and similar in both groups. During psychological stress an equal plasma NE increase was seen in both groups. During recovery, however, a sustained release of NE was present in patients. It is concluded that patients with cardiac neurosis respond to psychological stress by an inappropriate sustained activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
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Authors | S Gasic, J Grünberger, A Korn, I Oberhummer, H G Zapotoczky |
Journal | Neuropsychobiology
(Neuropsychobiology)
Vol. 13
Issue 1-2
Pg. 12-6
( 1985)
ISSN: 0302-282X [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 4033893
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Norepinephrine
- Epinephrine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Epinephrine
(blood)
- Exercise Test
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Neurocirculatory Asthenia
(physiopathology, psychology)
- Norepinephrine
(blood)
- Stress, Psychological
(physiopathology)
- Sympathetic Nervous System
(physiopathology)
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