Excessive anxiety about the condition of the heart, usually following a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or heart surgery but sometimes occurring when there is no previous heart trouble. The person experiences symptoms, such as breathlessness and chest pain, that are typical of heart disease, and may be reluctant to exercise or work for fear of an attack. Medical investigation reveals no physical cause. Psychotherapy may be of benefit.
Cardiac neurosis |
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