Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks—sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. Patients often believe they are dying or “going crazy.” This condition sits at the interface of psychiatry and cardiology (Psychocardiology), as the symptoms mimic cardiac events. Symptoms of a Panic Attack Heart palpitations: Pounding or racing heart. Sweating and trembling. Shortness of breath: Feeling of choking or suffocation. Chest pain: Often mistaken for a heart attack. Nausea: Abdominal distress. Derealization: Feeling detached [...]
