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What Causes Anxiety And Palpitations?

Ok so I’m 24 years old. I’m 6’4 270lbs. I have anxiety and I always think something is wrong with my health. I went to the doctor because I was having a panic attack with tachycardia and heart palpitations. Which I have the heart palpitations almost everyday. Holster monitor and ekg were done. Came back saying I have a shortened pr interval of 108ms. Was wondering is this anxiety induced and is this the reasons for my heart palpitations?
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is likely that your anxiety is causing you to have palpitations. When you have an increase in heart rate, as a result of the anxiety, the PR interval tends to get shorter. You could do the following:

1) Try some breathing exercises
2) You could use apps like headspace or calm on a regular basis
3) If the anxiety is unmanageable, it is advisable to visit a psychiatrist and get started on medications like SSRIs.
4) Remember, that there is no stigma associated with the same. It is acceptable to request help from a doctor regarding the same.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Anxiety And Palpitations?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is likely that your anxiety is causing you to have palpitations. When you have an increase in heart rate, as a result of the anxiety, the PR interval tends to get shorter. You could do the following: 1) Try some breathing exercises 2) You could use apps like headspace or calm on a regular basis 3) If the anxiety is unmanageable, it is advisable to visit a psychiatrist and get started on medications like SSRIs. 4) Remember, that there is no stigma associated with the same. It is acceptable to request help from a doctor regarding the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.