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Neurocirculatory Asthenia

Written by: Martin Winkler
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 28 Aug 2008.

Abstract:

What can one do about fears of a cardiac infarct? What is a hyperkinetic heart syndrome? What is a neurocirculatory asthenia? What is meant by Effort Syndrome?

Question:

What can one do with fears of a cardiac infarct? What is a hyperkinetic heart syndrome? What is a Neurocirculatory asthenia? What is meant by Effort Syndrome?

Answer:

A clinical syndrome characterized by palpitation, shortness of breath, laboured breathing, subjective complaints of effort and discomfort, all following slight exertion. Other symptoms may be dizziness, tremulousness, sweating, and insomnia. Neurocirculatory asthenia is most typically seen as a form of anxiety disorder.
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