A 37-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating, and fear of dying, often triggered by being in crowded shopping centres. She worrie...

Question

A 37-year-old woman presents with episodic palpitations, sweating, and fear of dying, often triggered by being in crowded shopping centres. She worries persistently about having further episodes and has begun to avoid malls. According to Canadian anxiety disorder guidelines, what diagnosis best fits her presentation?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder with agoraphobia

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Social anxiety disorder

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Generalised anxiety disorder

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Specific phobia

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Acute stress disorder

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Panic disorder with agoraphobia