Anxiety disorders do not directly cause heart disease such as heart attack (myocardial infarction), but the condition can cause cardiac symptoms such as tachycardia and chest pain, which are often easily confused with heart disease.
In addition to symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness and panic attacks, anxiety disorders can also lead to autonomic dysfunction, which can lead to chest pain, chest tightness, tachycardia, irregular heartbeat and other cardiac symptoms, but it does not directly cause heart attacks and other heart diseases.
It is important to note that the symptoms caused by autonomic dysfunction are closer to those caused by heart disease such as myocardial infarction, and it is often difficult for patients to distinguish between them, and it is easy for them to make a wrong judgment.
For anxiety patients with these symptoms, it is recommended that they seek medical attention in a timely manner to confirm the diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.