• Can anxiety cause arrhythmias?

I am a 48 year old female. My doctor told me my arrhythmia was caused by anxiety. Can anxiety cause arrhythmias?

5 Answers

  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Amarillo, TX

Yes, several factors including anxiety, coffee consumption, stress, pain, and certain medications can cause arrhythmias.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Phoenix, AZ

Yes

  • Cardiologist
  • Clifton, NJ

Yes

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Asheville, NC

Yes

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Atlanta, GA

There are many reasons for patients to have arrhythmias. I would check with aEP cardiologist (electrophysiologist) who could provide a better answer for you. I suppose it is possible, but I believe there may be other factors involved as well.

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