The first panic attack: A missed chance for the prevention of panic disorder and its complications

Citation
M. Amering et al., The first panic attack: A missed chance for the prevention of panic disorder and its complications, PSYCHIAT PR, 24(2), 1997, pp. 65-68
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
PSYCHIATRISCHE PRAXIS
ISSN journal
03034259 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
65 - 68
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-4259(199703)24:2<65:TFPAAM>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Objective - Assessment and analysis of first medical consultations and thei r significance in panic disorder patients. Methods - 90 panic disorder pati ents were interviewed concerning their experiences with the medical system at the time of their first panic attack. Results Panic disorder patients co ntacted mostly non-psychiatric medical services at the time of their first panic attack The correct diagnosis was established in only 4 cases (5,6%). Conclusions - An important chance for secondary prevention of the developme nt of panic disorder is missed, probably due to the poor education of physi cians on panic attacks.