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I have a lot of palps. i am totally aware of my heart and have severe anxiety and panic attacks. could the palps be atrial fib or bc of the anxiety?
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Palps: Palps (palpitations) are defined as skipped heart beats and may indicate a rhythm disorder, without specifically identifying which one. At your age without any apparent heart disease (I assume) it is highly unlikely to be Afib. Your symptoms could well be due to anxiety and panic attacks. Your doctor has the means to determine exactly if you truly have a rhythm disorder or "just" anxiety.
Answered 3/13/2015
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