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Can anxiety cause an ekg to show abnormalities?
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Anxiety and ekg: Alterations in ekg are not uncommon, especially with panic attacks. Correcting the anxiety symptoms reverts the ekg to normal. Discuss tx options with your doctor.
Answered 10/29/2018
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