Cognitive functions in patients with panic disorder: a literature review.

Objective: To conduct a review of the literature on the possible neuropsychological deficits present in patients with panic disorder.

Methods: We performed a systematic review and search of the PubMed, ISI and PsycInfo scientific databases, with no time limits, using the following key words: cognitive, function, panic, and disorder. Of the 971 articles found, 25 were selected and 17 were included in this review.