Special Article - Neurobiological Correlates of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Special Article - Neurobiological Correlates of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Panic Disorder and agoraphobia offer considerable diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in general practice. We describe a typical case of panic disorder in a young adult. The recent advances in our understanding of brain functions can be used to explain to a certain extent the biologic...

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Published in:Journal of postgraduate medicine (Bombay) Vol. 47; no. 1
Main Author: Al-Haddad MK, Sequeira RP, Nayar U
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications and Staff Society of Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India 27-08-2002
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Summary:Panic Disorder and agoraphobia offer considerable diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in general practice. We describe a typical case of panic disorder in a young adult. The recent advances in our understanding of brain functions can be used to explain to a certain extent the biologic basis of panic disorder. A hypothetical model integrating current views on panic disorder and agoraphobia has been proposed. The management principles including the role of cognitive therapy and pharmacotherapy have been discussed.
ISSN:0022-3859