Emerging theories emphasize the crucial role of allostasis (anticipatory and adaptive
regulation of the body's biological processes) and interoception (integration, anticipation …

Recent neuroimaging studies have identified alterations in activity and connectivity among
many brain regions as potential biomarkers for panic disorder. However, the functional …

Abstract Background and Purpose BOLD fMRI is becoming the preferred modality to study
cerebrovascular reactivity. Amongst the vasoactive stimuli to induce it, breath holding is …

A major limitation of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is its high sensitivity to the scalp and
low sensitivity to the brain of adult humans. In the present work we used multi-distance …

Current data shows that the autonomic and vascular systems can influence each other.
However, only a few studies have addressed this association in the general population. We …

Aims The potential association between oxytocin (OXT) plasma levels and clinical and
hormonal parameters in panic disorder (PD) especially in its acute phase–has not been …

Interoception is crucial for human health as it constitutes the afferent component of the brain-
body feedback loop that is essential for maintaining physiological equilibrium. Disruption in …

La sintomatología de los ataques de pánico (AP) son respuestas de alarma del sistema
nervioso autónomo que suelen aparecer de forma súbita, generando malestar significativo …

Abstract Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) uses near infrared light to measure the
concentrations of different tissue chromophores such as oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2) …

Coronary and cerebrovascular microvascular dysfunction is implicated in a broad range of
cardiovascular diseases, rendering its evaluation clinically relevant for preventive or …