A panic attack is not a heart attack, however many symptoms of a panic attack are similar to those of a heart attack. Panic attacks can affect the functioning of the heart during the attack such as having palpitations. If panic attacks occur for a long time or are very often, it may damage the [...]
When some people experience their first panic attack, they misinterpret the signs as being a heart attack. This is because they share some similar symptoms such as a tight chest, difficultly in breathing and the fear that they are going to die. Panic attack usually does not cause death however, if it is a common [...]
