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Somatic anxiety attacks and propranolol

J D Easton, D G Sherman

    Archives of Neurology
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Beta-adrenergic hyperactivity can cause anxiety-like attacks when other medical conditions are ruled out. Propranolol hydrochloride effectively relieved symptoms in six patients experiencing these episodes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Patients presenting with acute anxiety-like attacks often undergo extensive medical evaluations.
    • When physical causes are not identified, symptoms are frequently attributed to psychogenic factors.

    Observation:

    • This study highlights "beta-adrenergic hyperactivity" as a potential underlying cause for unexplained anxiety-like symptoms.
    • Six patients experienced spontaneous somatic anxiety attacks that were mimicked by low-dose isoproterenol hydrochloride infusions.

    Findings:

    • Isoproterenol hydrochloride infusion successfully precipitated symptoms consistent with spontaneous anxiety attacks in the studied patients.
    • Treatment with propranolol hydrochloride resulted in long-term symptomatic relief for these individuals.

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    Implications:

    • Beta-adrenergic hyperactivity should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with unexplained anxiety-like attacks.
    • Pharmacological intervention with beta-blockers like propranolol may offer an effective treatment strategy for this condition.