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Does an panic attack cause a abrupt increase in heart rate,107 to 180? cardio said it wasn't svt cause the p waves were seen. calling it sinus taych

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It definitely: Can cause an elevated heart rate. 180s is high but can still be sinus tachycardia. Question is if you are having contuing inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Use of a Holter heart monitor could be beneficial.

Answered 5/16/2015

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