Does anxiety make heart palpitations

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

I am having anxiety from one year I was using etizolem and propranolol from few months for heart palpitations. Even now if I skip etizolem for one day I feel my heart palpitations it feels very uncomfortable and scary.is this anxiety or some cardio prob why do I am having heart palpitations even when I am not anxious.my psychiatrist is saying it is because of anxiety.but I am not getting any panic or any other symtpms these days only heart palpitations if I skip etizolem why

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Dr. Deepak R Shejol Cardiologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepak R Shejol

Cardiologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

Skipping etizolam and getting palpitations is likely due to anxiety However Mitral valve prolapse can cause palpitations and needs to b evaluated

Next Steps

To get a ECG and 2D echo done

Health Tips

Do not skip your medications Practice Meditation and yoga it helps with palpitations and anxiety

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