Relationship of a common polymorphism of the glucocorticoid receptor gene to traumatic memories and posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after intensive care therapy

Abstract

Homozygous BclI G allele carriers are at risk for traumatic memories, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and lower health-related quality of life after cardiac surgery and intensive care unit therapy. The BclI single-nucleotide polymorphism may help to identify individuals at need for tailored medical care.