Cardiac Neurosis

Cardiac neurosis refers to cardiac-like symptoms such as chest discomfort, palpitations, and shortness of breath accompanied by marked cardiac anxiety, in the absence of structural heart disease on evaluation. It is common in anxious individuals. Treatment: reassurance after appropriate cardiac evaluation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress reduction, and treat comorbid anxiety/depression.

Common Symptoms

Chest discomfort; palpitations; shortness of breath; cardiac anxiety; normal cardiac work-up; stress/anxiety factors

Causes and Pathogenesis

Anxiety and autonomic dysregulation produce cardiac-like symptoms with health anxiety, without structural heart disease.

Treatment

Reassurance after cardiac exclusion; CBT; stress reduction; treat anxiety/depression

Preventive Measures

Stress management; treat anxiety; health education.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.