Raj A, Sheehan D V
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
Bull Menninger Clin. 1990 Spring;54(2):199-208.
The literature and clinical experience suggest a higher-than-normal incidence of mitral valve prolapse in patients with panic disorder, although the relationship between these two conditions is currently a matter of speculation. Patients with panic disorder are likely to first consult their family practitioner or internist, who may then refer them to a psychiatrist. Hence psychiatrists should be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and management of mitral valve prolapse. The authors describe mitral valve prolapse, panic disorder, and their association, then suggest a strategy for evaluation and treatment of these conditions.
文献及临床经验表明，惊恐障碍患者二尖瓣脱垂的发病率高于正常水平，尽管目前这两种病症之间的关系仍属推测。惊恐障碍患者可能首先咨询其家庭医生或内科医生，而后这些医生可能会将他们转诊给精神科医生。因此，精神科医生应熟悉二尖瓣脱垂的体征、症状及治疗方法。本文作者描述了二尖瓣脱垂、惊恐障碍及其关联，随后提出了评估和治疗这些病症的策略。
