Psychobiology of the acute stress response and its relationship to the psychobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder
Marshall RD, Garakani A. Psychobiology of the acute stress response and its relationship to the psychobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder. Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2002, 25: 385-395. PMID: 12136506, DOI: 10.1016/s0193-953x(01)00005-3.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsBaseline cortisolLow baseline cortisolChronic PTSDDevelopment of PTSDStartle responseChronic medical conditionsBrief psychosocial interventionStandard of careAcute PTSD symptomsHPA axis functioningPost-traumatic eventsPost-traumatic stress disorderNormal circadian rhythmAcute stress reactionsEtiology of PTSDAcute stress responseLevel of symptomatologyAcute settingPharmacologic treatmentPharmacologic interventionsEtiologic roleSerial assessmentPersistent alterationsMedical conditionsStria terminalis