Panic attack or heart attack: telling them apart

[putri_sari]

I had sudden chest tightness and panic. 😰 How do you tell a panic attack from a heart attack?

Both deserve care

Feature	Panic	Heart
Trigger 😳	Often stress	Can occur at rest too
Duration ⏱️	Peaks ~10 min	Persistent
Relief 🔄	Often with calming	Not reliable
Rule of thumb ✅	When unsure, get checked

• Panic attacks are real
• Never assume
• Emergency evaluation when uncertain

What helped you tell them apart? 🤔

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