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Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications

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According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a panic attack is<br />

diagnosed by the presence of at least four of the following symptoms:<br />

Chest pain or pressure on the chest<br />

Shortness of breath<br />

Dizziness or faintness<br />

Sweating<br />

Palpitations or accelerated heart rate<br />

Nausea<br />

Numbness or tingling in one or more parts of the body<br />

Hot flushes or chills<br />

Fear of dying, “going crazy” or losing control.<br />

Let’s now compare AHA’s heart attack warning signs <strong>and</strong> APA’s <strong>Panic</strong><br />

attack symptoms in one glance. Make sure you underst<strong>and</strong> this is not a complete<br />

list of all the warning signs of heart attack. There may be other significant warning<br />

signs of heart attack but these are the ones that AHA provides in their short list. If<br />

you suspect any problem with your heart function, consult your doctor. Do not use<br />

this as a reference for suspecting or ruling out heart problem. (Go to the next page)

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