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Heart feels like its pounding in normal range at rest a day after high anxiety/panic. scared heart might stop or explode if rate increase. possible?
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NO: your heart will NOT explode! You should deal with your anxiety...have a frank discussion with your Primary Care Physician..a referall may be indicated! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 6/30/2019
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