Jessica often experiences episodes during which her heart rate suddenly accelerates by more than 50 beats per minute despite encountering no emergency. Jessica likely suffers from __________.

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The sudden increase in heart rate without any apparent cause indicates a panic attack, which is characteristic of panic disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and acrophobia do not cause sudden increases in heart rate as a typical symptom.

Jessica Often Experiences Episodes During Which Her Heart Rate Suddenly