title: Panic disorder in primary care: a cause of unexplained symptoms.
abstract: Patients with panic disorder often believe they are suffering a myocardial infarction or another life-threatening illness. The history and physical examination and a few tests usually suffice to diagnose this disorder, which is treatable with behavioral therapy, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines.
authors.affiliation: Fairview Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Muzina
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Malone
mesh_terms: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors