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Originally Posted by Vishal  how to define panic disorder? |
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. Patient has fear of sudden attack of stroke, or MI like this. I don't know the exact definition but literatures have defined it as a type of anxiety disorder characterized by at least 3 panic attacks within a 3 week period OR 1 panic attack followed by fear of subsequent panic attacks for at least 1 month. (Note it--3 for 3 and 1 for 1
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Originally Posted by drdevil mvp and panic disorders r related.. all of us know.. what's the basis??? u seem to know .. pls be kind enough to share ur knowledge with us. |
Individuals with MVP seem to be at higher risk to develop panic disorder than the general population; however, not all individuals with MVP will develop panic disorder. It is probably the most frequently reported psychiatric syndrome associated with MVP. But the exact mechanism is also not clear. MVP and panic disorder have similar symptoms-chest pain, SOB, effort intolerance, but there is lack of proven cause-and-effect relationship betn MVP and panic disorder. Some has suggested serotonin imbalances-- which play a large part in the symptoms a/w MVP. Interestingly some Japanese docs demonstrated that 66% panic disorder pts had MVP in one study. Reassure the pt that this is neither MI nor u gonna get stroke--this is the best way to manage this condition. Although some suggested beta-blockers, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines are probably the most effective but we have not seen this type of case in our dept..thats why no idea.
DrDevil I don't know more than this
... looking for ur comment and more info
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