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Is a heart rate of 160-180 normal during a panic attack?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Not necessarily.: It depends on your age and the clinical setting. Sudden onset vs. progressive increase to max would suggest another etiology. A monitor evaluation would be reasonable to determine the normalcy for you.

Answered 12/3/2015

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