Treatment of mitral valve prolapse and panic disorder with metoprolol. |
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Authors: | P Zwanzger T Baghai C Schule R Rupprecht |
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Institution: | Department of Psychiatry, Ludwig Maximilian University, Nussbaumstrasse 7, 80336 Munich, Germany. zwanzger@psy.med.uni-muenchen.de |
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Abstract: | The prevalence of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and panic disorder (PD) has been reported to range from 0-50% depending on the respective diagnostic manuals and described selection criteria. We report the case of a 44-year-old patient suffering from both panic disorder and mitral valve prolapse. While antidepressants did not result in any improvement of panic symptoms, a fast remission was achieved by treating the patient with metoprolol. This case report suggests that betablockers might represent a useful tool in the treatment of panic disorder and mitral valve prolapse. |
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