Mitral valve prolapse and panic disorder.
The literature and clinical experience suggest a higher-than-normal incidence of mitral valve prolapse in patients with panic disorder, although the relationship between these two conditions is currently a matter of speculation. Patients with panic disorder are likely to first consult their family practitioner or internist, who may then refer them to a psychiatrist. Hence psychiatrists should be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and management of mitral valve prolapse. The authors describe mitral valve prolapse, panic disorder, and their association, then suggest a strategy for evaluation and treatment of these conditions.
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
Sheehan
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D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000523:psychology*; D010200:Panic