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If you had an irregular heartbeat (benign) can an anxiety attack make it more pronounced and bothersome?
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Yes: Any stress can increase the symptoms of irregular heartbeat, which usually refers to "PVCs" or "PACs." Irregular heart beat could also mean atrial fibrillation, but this would be unlikely at your age. Anxiety, sleeplessness, illness, stress of any sort, alcohol, caffeine can increase palpitations. Check out my website http://CardioGauge.com for heart health education.
Answered 11/6/2015
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