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A 20-year-old male asked:

Did an ecg and a doctor concluded that i have a completely normal heart, but he said that i have sinus tachycardia of anxiety inducing origin? what does this mean?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
EKG anxiety: Your bodies flight or fight response is speeding up your heart so you are better prepared to fight or run when whatever it is makes you anxious. Discuss with team.
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Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Basics: Your system has many safety features that affect your heart rate. When your brain perceives danger, hormones are released to speed your heart so muscles will have more oxygen if you need to re-locate quickly or fend off a threat. Anxiety will trigger the same response. This means your body responds normally to the messages it receives.
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Last updated Oct 12, 2020

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