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How does one tell the difference between cardiac chest pain and non-cardiac chest pain, i.e.--anxiety related, cardio phobic pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cardiac vs anxiety: Panic attacks can develop rapidly ; include: marked anxiety; rapid, pounding heart beat; chest tightness or pain; shortness of breath with hyperventilation; hot or cold flashes; a sense of butterflies in the stomach, nausea or even vomiting; tingling of mouth or extremities; increased sweating; feeling faint or lightheaded; headache or shaking. There may be difficulty swallowing or tight throat;.

Answered 11/5/2013

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