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Can a panic attack cause a fast heart rate?

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Yes: Panic attacks cause increased heart rate, shortness of breath, excitement, a sense of fear and panic. They are usually eliminated by SSRIs, and the symptoms can be reduced by using beta blockers. You want to rule out cardiac arrhythmia as a cause of the rapid heart rate.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2018

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Panic attack: Panic attacks classically cause rapid heart rate.

Answered 12/21/2014

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