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A member asked:
Due to anxiety, i have been getting frequent heart palpitations where it feels like my heart flutters. is this dangerous to my heart?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Anxiety: anxiety can certainly raise blood pressure and increase heart rate. however, it is worthwhile to get it checked out by your PCP - perhaps get an EKG done. you may even benefit from a beta blocker.
Answered 8/13/2014
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No: The palpitations from anxiety will not cause any damage to your heart.
Answered 4/13/2019
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Not necessarily: Palpitations are a sign that the heart is getting more stimulation from the adrenaline surges that happen in anxiety or panic attacks. Very normal physiologic response. Prolonged surges over years could affect the heart, but at 21 years of age it is very unlikely. If u feel your skipping beats or being irregular u should seek medical help by seeing a doctor.
Answered 8/13/2014
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