Panic Attack vs Heart Attack: How To Tell The Difference
Panic Attack vs Heart Attack: How To Tell The Difference
Panic attack and heart attacks have similar symptoms. In fact, if you put them side by side it can be hard to tell the difference. BOTH can appear with the following symptoms:
Chest pain or discomfort
Rapid, pounding heart rate
Shortness of breath
Anxiety
Dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness
Sweating
Nausea or vomiting
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0 -> - [Narrator] Is it a panic attack,
2.07 -> or a heart attack?
3.73 -> It might start with a racing heart
5.44 -> or chest pain.
6.69 -> Some people might experience nausea,
8.56 -> or shortness of breath.
10.51 -> Would you know the difference
11.51 -> between a panic attack and a heart attack,
13.77 -> if you or a loved one felt those symptoms?
16.43 -> Physically, they may feel similar.
18.42 -> However, while panic attacks
are intensely uncomfortable,
21.46 -> they are not life threatening.
23.26 -> But, heart attacks can
be fatal if untreated.
26.31 -> Keep an eye out for some of these symptoms
28.07 -> that could be a symptom
of either a panic attack
30.14 -> or a heart attack.
31.31 -> But keep in mind, everyone is different,
33.42 -> and experiences symptoms differently.
36.33 -> Chest pain or discomfort.
38.31 -> Rapid heart.
40.08 -> Shortness of breath.
42.23 -> Light headedness.
43.97 -> Nausea.
45.64 -> Feeling of impending doom.
48.1 -> Sweating or chills.
50.67 -> The following symptoms are
signs of a heart attack
52.9 -> and generally will not occur in the event
54.71 -> of a panic attack.
56.63 -> Pain in one or both arms.
59.47 -> Pain in the jaw, back, shoulders,
61.81 -> neck, or upper stomach.
63.97 -> Because both have such similar symptoms,
66.15 -> the only way to be sure is
after a doctor has seen you
68.67 -> and run some tests.
70.58 -> Heart attacks can begin
with subtle symptoms
72.87 -> that are often not described as pain.
75.55 -> So it can be tempting to
downplay your symptoms
77.65 -> or brush them off as a panic attack
79.31 -> or even indigestion.
81.12 -> If you have a diagnosed
panic attack disorder,
83.53 -> try deep breathing or meditation
85.5 -> to see if your symptoms improve.
87.46 -> But don't delay long.
89.48 -> If symptoms don't improve,
90.83 -> or if there's any question about
the cause of your symptoms,
93.55 -> seek ER care immediately.
95.66 -> With advanced heart care,
96.71 -> including the areas largest network
98.4 -> of award winning, accredited
chest pain centers,
101.12 -> the hospitals of HCA Midwest Health
103.07 -> are ready to treat you 24/7.
106.1 -> Whether it's a panic attack,
107.97 -> or something more serious.
110.1 -> Seek medical attention immediately
112.03 -> by calling 9-1-1 and getting to an ER.
114.86 -> For ER locations and average wait times,
117.22 -> visit turn4thebetter.com.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2cwfb3JwEM