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What Prognosis Is Recommended For An Irregular Heartbeat While Having Anxiety?
Sir,my heartbeat suddenly becomes fast sometimes and I also feel subconscious.....there is some missing heartbeat in my ECG report....local doctor told me that you have suffering from anxiety disorder.is this true or I have to consult cardiologist immediately or not?
Hai Anxiety can cause increased heart beat but usually in sinus rythm. If there are missed heartbeat Getting cardiologist opinion is a right option. if he clears any organic cause.Then psychiatric causes can be evaluated thank you
Hello anxiety can cause such situations. but it is always to consult a specialist as anxiety disorders are diagnosis of exclusion. if your cardiologist clears your ECG, then you should practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation to control anxiety.
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What Prognosis Is Recommended For An Irregular Heartbeat While Having Anxiety?
Hai Anxiety can cause increased heart beat but usually in sinus rythm. If there are missed heartbeat Getting cardiologist opinion is a right option. if he clears any organic cause.Then psychiatric causes can be evaluated thank you