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Woke up 2hrs after falling asleep, short of breath and a racing heart. felt better and was able to go back to sleep within a couple of hours. could this have been heart related or just a panic attack?

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

See pcp: If it happens again, or you've had it before.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 8/31/2016

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See doc: It could be a panic attack but it could also be cardiac related. See your PCP to get a routine ECG and blood work.

Answered 4/25/2017

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A member asked:

Woke up 2hrs after falling asleep, short of breath and a racing heart. felt better and was able to go back to sleep within a couple of hours. could this have been heart related or just a panic attack?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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