Combat-related stress is associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation-sympathetic predominance, reduced vagal tone, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV)-linked to increased cardiovascular risk. Non-pharmacological interventions targeting autonomic regulation show promise, but controlled studies in combat-exposed populations remain limited. We assessed whether adding a...
Aim: To investigate the peculiarities of psycho-emotional and neurovegetative disorders in women exposed to war-related stress and to assess the possibilities of their correction by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Transcendental Meditation (TM). Materials and Methods: The study involved 72 women, 35 of whom had experienced high-intensity stress and 37 of whom were in the control group....
The aim: To evaluate the functioning of the autonomic nervous system in combatants, the relationship between the heat rate variability (HRV) and ques¬tionnaire indicators, to improve the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to evaluate the effectiveness of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Materials and methods: 57 combatants and 30 civilians, with registering ECG and...