Can neurosis cause abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Mar 28, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Neurosis generally causes electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities. Neurosis is a mental disorder primarily characterized by chronic distress, anxiety, fear, and obsessive symptoms, which may manifest as generalized anxiety, specific phobias, social phobia, or agoraphobia. Additionally, due to excessive autonomic nervous system arousal, it may lead to ECG changes, accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and flushing.

Neurosis generally causes abnormalities in electrocardiogram (ECG). It is recommended to actively treat the underlying cause and alleviate symptoms. Specific analysis is as follows:

Neurosis usually refers to a mental disorder primarily characterized by chronic distress, anxiety, fear, obsessive behaviors, and similar psychological symptoms. After onset, it may manifest as mental anxiety, specific phobias, social phobia, agoraphobia, etc. At the same time, excessive tension of the autonomic nervous system may lead to ECG changes, resulting in symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, blood pressure fluctuations, and flushing.

After the onset of neurosis, if standard medical treatment is actively pursued, most patients will experience significant improvement or relief in their psychological and mental condition.