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Is it normal for panic attack to cause bp to go up to 127/81 pulse 113 then go down to 100/67 pulse 84? my normal is 110/74
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YES: BP might fluctuate up and down according to patient situation, being emotional or physical Persistence of abnormal Blood Pressure warrants investigations to look for a cause
Answered 3/5/2017
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Yes: That would be expected. These are relatively minor fluctuations. I would not worry about the heart ate and blood pressure as much as addressing the anxiety or the reason for the panic attack.
Answered 3/3/2017
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