Brief Answer:
Panic attacks can not cause heart attacks or strokes

Detailed Answer:
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Your question is whether having a panic attack will cause a stroke or heart attack and the answer is no. Frequently people with anxiety adn panic disorder feel like their going to have a heart attack or stroke but they can't. The feeling is coming from high levels of Adrenalin during the panic that causes racing heart, shortness of breath, tingling and lightheadedness. These are common and nothing to be concerned about. I usually recommend people with panic disorder to read a book called "The Anxiety and Phobia Handbook" by Dr. Bourne. This can give you tools to help cope with anxiety and panic disorder.

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