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Have been having bad panic attacks for four months and arguing with family a lot i get very angry and stressed can this cause a heart attack?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Heart attack: Probably not. I strongly recommend you get an appointment to see a Psychologist. You will be seen a few times but you will come out as happy as can be and life will go on just fine.

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

Have been having bad panic attacks for four months and arguing with family a lot i get very angry and stressed can this cause a heart attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

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