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I had panic attack about a week ago. yesterday i felt heart palpations and lost my breath but only last for a minute. anxiety or heart problem?
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Anxiety: Probability favors anxiety but dr. Knowing you better to make that diagnosis.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Most likely anxiety: It was most likely anxiety but you might want to get a check up for possible heart poblems.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Anxiety : Most likely anxiety at your age. But please see your primary care physician to be fully evaluated. It depends on your family history and risk factors.
Answered 5/29/2016
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