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Panic Attack Or A Heart Attack
what is the difference between a severe panic attack and a heart attack.what are the sign and symptoms of both,is there any way to differentiate between a severe panic attack and a heart attack?
Mon, 25 Jan 2010
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I think both are dangerous and present in a similar manner. One of my friends had rushed to ER fearing a heart attack but was diagnosed normal and was anxiety related.
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