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Can arrhythmias happen because of stress? can you have irregular heart rhythms because of a panic attack or anxiety?

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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

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Can arrhythmias happen because of stress? can you have irregular heart rhythms because of a panic attack or anxiety?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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