Posted by Mac

Paul wrote in message
Anyone heard anything about the relation of hypertension
with ptsd and
filing claims on both.
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You asked about PTSD and hypertension.
For your consideration here are just a few comments quoted
from several WebPages.
Following the quotes I have included the URL's for those
pages.
Perhaps this will give you a start.
IN ADDITION, please touch bases with the "Vietnam Veterans
of America".
They should be able to direct you to many other sources of
information.
Hope this material helps you.
Good luck.
---Mac
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PTSD and Hypertension
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ITEM ONE:
<< http://www.forests.com/ptsdheal.html >>
PTSD may promote poor health through a complex interaction
between biological and psychological mechanisms. Study of
these mechanisms is in progress at the National Center for
PTSD and at other laboratories around the world. Current
thinking is that the experience of trauma brings about
neurochemical changes in the brain. These changes may have
biological effects on health, such as:
(a.) Vulnerability to hypertension and atherosclerotic
heart disease

ITEM TWO:
<<
http://www.voiceoftheinjured.com/a-gen-PTSD-primary-care.htm
l >>

ITEM THREE:
From a site:
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND PTSD
Research suggests that a relationship exists between
exposure to traumatic events (such as war, crime, or natural
disaster),experiencing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and problems with physical health. Health
problems associated with PTSD may involve a variety of
bodily systems, including the cardiovascular, neurological,
and gastrointestinal systems.

PTSD may promote poor health through a complex interaction
between biological and psychological mechanisms. Study of
these mechanisms is in progress at the National Center for
PTSD and at other laboratories around the world. Current
thinking is that the experience of trauma brings about
neurochemical changes in the brain. These changes may have
biological effects on health, such as:
• vulnerability to hypertension and atherosclerotic heart
disease
• abnormalities in thyroid and other hormone functions
• increased susceptability to infections and immunologic
disorders
• problems with pain perception, pain tolerance, and chronic
pain syndromes
<< http://members.aol.com/NamAngel1/ptsdheal.html >>
AND
<< http://members.aol.com/CalypsoSun/ptsd.html >>

ITEM FOUR:
The Effects of Ambient Stress Load on Reactivity to Acute
Stressors
Research has shown that exaggerated cardiovascular
reactivity to stress is associated with the subsequent
development of coronary heart disease (CHD) and
hypertension. Several factors can effect reactivity such as
the type of task/stressor,ambient stress, or individual
characteristics. Additionally, research has shown gender
differences involving reactivity. Eve Sledjeski is currently
examining the effects of background stress on cardiovascular
reactivity (heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, and
total peripheral resistance) in male and female
undergraduate students.
We are collaborating with Dr. Linda Gallo on this project.
<< http://www.personal.kent.edu/~ddelahan/research.html >>
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