Ananth Shanmugam
Psychologist/ Counselor
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Hi doctor,
I have been suffering from schizophrenia, treated for a heart attack, and underwent angioplasty. I experience anxiety attacks. Could an anxiety attack trigger a heart attack?
Thanks.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Anxiety attacks raise both your heart rate and blood pressure, which obviously puts more stress and demand on your already fragile heart. So, theoretically, the risk of a heart attack or ischemia of the heart is increased during an anxiety attack.
I hope this information will help you.
Thanks.
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