Table 3.
Comparison of 13 symptoms with the EEG findings of panic disorder patients
| EEG normal patients = 53(%) | EEG abnormal patients = 17(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate | 44 (83.0) | 13 (76.5) |
| sweating | 11 (20.8) | 5 (29.4) |
| trembling or shaking | 16 (30.2) | 5 (29.4) |
| sensations of shortness of breath or smothering | 40 (75.5) | 13 (76.5) |
| feeling of choking | 13 (24.5) | 4 (23.5) |
| chest pain or discomfort | 22 (41.5) | 7 (41.2) |
| nausea or abdominal distress | 20 (37.7) | 14 (82.4) |
| feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint | 38 (71.7) | 15 (88.2) |
| derealization or depersonalization | 4 (7.5) | 8 (47.1) |
| fear of losing control or going crazy | 23 (43.4) | 11 (64.7) |
| fear of dying | 16 (30.2) | 5 (29.4) |
| paresthesias | 23 (43.4) | 11 (64.7) |
| chills or hot flushes | 11 (20.8) | 7 (41.2) |
| age | 34.6 ± 9.3 | 33.9 ± 9.8 |
| sex | M:17 F:36 |
M: 3 F:14 |