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A 20-year-old male asked:

Can panic and anxiety cause a low heart rate?

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Dr. Edward Smithanswered

Neurology 56 years experience

Not likely: The usual response is fast heart rate.

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Dr. Cary Rose commented

Specializes in Cardiology

Anxiety is one of the most common causes of a sustained fast heart rate.

Apr 1, 2014

Dr. Shin Behanswered

Neurology 11 years experience

Unlikely: It would likely cause an increase in heart rate.

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