The symptoms of a panic attack and a heart attack can be very similar, making it difficult to tell the difference.
If someone thinks they may be having a heart attack, they should seek emergency medical attention.
Having a heart attack also can cause someone to panic, which may make the situation more confusing.
Dra. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD 
Such great information! Thank you for sharing! As someone who has had more than a few panic attacks I often wondered how I could tell the difference between a panic attack and a heart attack. Thanks again for sharing!!
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Thanks for the info Martha – heart disease runs in my family, so this is good to know.
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Thanks for the very useful and important information.
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If in doubt get it checked. One thing that was popular in France was carrying liquid aspirin. That way, if you thought you were having a heart attack you took the aspirin. Apparently the anticoagulant properties stop further damage.
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