Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can arrhythmias happen because of stress? can you have irregular heart rhythms because of a panic attack or anxiety?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Especially with sleep deprivation. Much worse if large doses of stimulants such as caffeine, amphetamines, and many meds, many supplements. Even such as Afrin nose spray. See a Dr to define the nature of the heart rhythms as sometimes they are serious. Control of this begins with a precise definition of the rhythm + all causes.
Answered 12/3/2018
239 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How can I differentiate panic attacks or anxiety from heart attack if they have the same symptoms?Normal 2decho jan 2013, ecg, threadmill stress test
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Im suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. I got my heart checked (ecg, ekg, and stress test) the results were perfect. But i still get chest pains.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks. my biggest triggers are heart palpitations.I have had a stress test, ekg, and two echocardiograms?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
35 M with echo stress and EKG in Jan 2015 to alleviate anxiety. Last 15 days Fitbit shows heart rate spikes. No other symptoms. Arrhythmia? Scared.
What other medicines are there for panic attacks n anxiety i'm using citalopram but causing palpitations and irregular heart beat..Thanx !
I am experiencing heart palpitations (worsened by: psychological stress) . The following also describe me: Feeling anxious and Irregular heartbeat. What should I do?
Should I be worried about heart attack from anxiety? Hypochondria, panic, 24/7 anxiety for 3 yrs., normal echo/stress/Holter last month. More testing?
Why am I having episodes of my heart beating hard and fast all of a sudden without warning or any stress or anxiety or panic attack it happens then goes away after 10 minutes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
