Lower Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2009 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia L. Newton ◽  
Amish Sheth ◽  
Jane Shin ◽  
Jessie Pairman ◽  
Katharine Wilton ◽  
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1999 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 319 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.A. DUPREZ ◽  
M.L. DE BUYZERE ◽  
B. DRIEGHE ◽  
F. VANHAVERBEKE ◽  
Y. TAES ◽  
...  


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pp. 2327
Author(s):  
Sławomir Kujawski ◽  
Joanna Słomko ◽  
Lynette Hodges ◽  
Derek F. H. Pheby ◽  
Modra Murovska ◽  
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Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is regarded as the hallmark symptom in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The aim of the current study is to explore differences in CFS patients with and without PEM in indicators of aortic stiffness, autonomic nervous system function, and severity of fatigue. One-hundred and one patients met the Fukuda criteria. A Chronic Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ) and Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS) were used to assess the level of mental and physical fatigue. Aortic systolic blood pressure (sBPaortic) and the autonomic nervous system were measured with the arteriograph and Task Force Monitor, respectively. Eighty-two patients suffered prolonged PEM according to the Fukuda criteria, while 19 did not. Patients with PEM had higher FIS scores (p = 0.02), lower central systolic blood pressure (p = 0.02) and higher mental fatigue (p = 0.03). For a one-point increase in the mental fatigue component of the CFQ scale, the risk of PEM increases by 34%. For an sBPaortic increase of 1 mmHg, the risk of PEM decreases by 5%. For a one unit increase in sympathovagal balance, the risk of PEM increases by 330%. Higher mental fatigue and sympathetic activity in rest are related to an increased risk of PEM, while higher central systolic blood pressure is related to a reduced risk of PEM. However, none of the between group differences were significant after FDR correction, and therefore conclusions should be treated with caution and replicated in further studies.



1999 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-322
Author(s):  
D DUPREZ ◽  
M DE BUYZERE ◽  
B DRIEGHE ◽  
F VANHAVERBEKE ◽  
Y TAES ◽  
...  




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Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-292 ◽  
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Harald Hurum ◽  
Dag Sulheim ◽  
Erik Thaulow ◽  
Vegard Bruun Wyller


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Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-152
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Pawel Zalewski ◽  
Andreas Finkelmeyer ◽  
James Frith ◽  
Laura Maclachlan ◽  
Andrew Blamire ◽  
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