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Woke with a panic attack 11 days ago. stressed out. since then my heart has been skipping beats every minute.
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Get a medical check : See your PCP to make sure your panic attack is not caused by a medical condition. Your PCP will advise you thereafter on what next to do. Good luck.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Step 1-Heart checkup: Most important you need to have physical check up which includes a complete cardiac evaluation. If everything is stable or if addition to whatever cardiac condition might be present and is under control , you have panic symptoms they can then be addressed with a psychiatric evaluation. The treatment approach may include medication and various types of psychotherapy.
Answered 2/21/2016
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