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What distinguishes a panic attack from a heart attack?
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You can not: Chest pain from a heart attack lasts longer than 20min, so can panic attack.If so a patient should call 911.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Time: Panic attacks are serious, recur, and show no ekg changes, enzyme release or heart damage over time!
Answered 4/21/2013
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