Katerndahl D A
Department of Family Practice, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7795, USA.
J Fam Pract. 1996 Sep;43(3):275-82.
Panic disorder is a devastating condition with a higher prevalence in female patients and young adults. Panic disorders is frequently associated with major depression, agoraphobia, substance abuse, suicide attempts, and impaired quality of life. Only one half of the subjects with panic disorder seek care for their attacks, and those who do seek care tend to present to primary care and emergency department settings. If treated appropriately, panic disorder has a favorable prognosis.
惊恐障碍是一种破坏性疾病，在女性患者和年轻人中患病率较高。惊恐障碍常与重度抑郁症、广场恐惧症、药物滥用、自杀企图及生活质量受损相关。只有一半的惊恐障碍患者会因发作而寻求治疗，而那些寻求治疗的患者往往前往初级保健机构和急诊科。若得到恰当治疗，惊恐障碍预后良好。
