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[Panic attacks]

M Stäubli1

  • 1Medizinische Klinik, Spital Neumünster, Zollikerberg.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|April 24, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Panic attacks involve sudden fear and physical symptoms, often leading to panic disorder. Early recognition and integrated treatment with medication and behavioral therapy are crucial for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Panic attacks are acute episodes of intense fear with diverse somatic symptoms.
  • Patients frequently present to non-psychiatric physicians due to physical complaints.
  • Panic disorder, characterized by recurrent panic attacks, can lead to significant functional impairment.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of recognizing somatic symptoms of panic anxiety.
  • To emphasize the need for integrated treatment strategies for panic disorder.

Summary:

  • Panic attacks manifest with abrupt apprehension and physical symptoms like dyspnea, palpitations, and chest pain.
  • Somatic symptoms often overshadow anxiety, leading to misdiagnosis.
  • Panic disorder is associated with agoraphobia, social impairment, substance abuse, depression, and suicidal ideation.

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Impact:

  • Physician recognition of somatic panic symptoms is critical for timely diagnosis.
  • Integrated treatment, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and behavioral therapies, is highly effective.
  • Effective management can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the long-term consequences of panic disorder.