Panic disorder Flashcards

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Define panic disorder.

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Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you regularly have sudden attacks of panic or fear.

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What are risk factors for panic disorder?

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A traumatic or very stressful life experience, such as bereavement

Family history

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Summarise the epidemiology of panic disorder.

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Occurs in adults with a lifetime prevalence of about 2% and a 6-month prevalence of about 1.2%.

Panic attacks are relatively common, with a lifetime rate of about 9%.

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What are signs and symptoms of panic disorder?

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Panic attacks

No trigger, occur frequently

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What investigations should be performed for panic disorder?

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FBC

U+Es

Ca2+

LFTs

TFTs

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What is the management for panic disorder?

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CBT

Antidepressants if long term

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What are complications associated with panic disorder?

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Risk of developing agoraphobia or other phobias.

Treatable and has good prognosis

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