CASE STUDY 11.1 KT, age 42, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of having a “heart attack.” She reports chest pain, apprehension, trembling, shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty breathing. Her EKG is normal and she is found not to be experiencing a myocardial infarction. After further exploration, it is discovered that KT has a significant number of life stressors and a family history of anxiety. She is diagnosed with panic disorder.Outline the process that is most likely occurring in KT’s body. What is the etiology of panic disorder? How do the expected clinical manifestations match what she is presenting? What diagnostic tests could be used? What treatment measures would you anticipate?
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