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I have anxiety attacks all the time. some severe. i have a family history of heart disease. how can i know it's just anxiety and not a heart attack?
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Med eval: Your symptoms need to be evaluated medically to determine if there is a medical cause. One can not just assume that they are due to panic disorder.
Answered 10/31/2015
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