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I have panic disorder and my blood pressure dropped from 120/79 to 110/65. can panic attacks damage the heart and cause this change?
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Get help: Change in BP is not worrisome. Panic attacks do not damage the heart but it makes the pulse rate & BP fluctuate. Get relief from panic attacks. Psychiatrist will put you on medications. Try relaxing techniques like yoga & meditation. Refer Google & drhoffman.com
Answered 6/16/2018
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