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How to tell the difference between a panic attack and svt attack?
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Pulse and EKG: By knowing/checking your pulse rate and if it is really fast, having an ekg performed will determine the difference.
Answered 10/5/2013
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Heart monitor: If you wear heart monitor , if it is svt it will show, if it is panic attack, it will show nl heart rate with attack.
Answered 9/28/2016
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