Panic Attack Symptoms vs Heart Attack: Know the Difference

21 May 2025 • 24 min • EN
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Sudden chest pain, racing heartbeat, or overwhelming fear… is it a panic attack or a sign of serious heart trouble? Our latest episode unpacks the science behind it all. Learn how panic attacks impact both the brain and the heart, and why they can feel so much like a heart attack. Host Neki Mohan sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Rohaidy, and preventive cardiologist Dr. Dapo, to explain what’s really happening in your body during a panic attack, how to tell the difference between anxiety and heart trouble, and what to do when symptoms strike. You’ll also hear expert tips on managing panic attacks and understanding their long-term impact on heart health. Watch now to learn how to recognize the signs and act fast - no matter what it is!   Host: Neki Mohan, Award-Winning Journalist Guests: Rachel Rohaidy, M.D., Psychiatrist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute  Adedapo (Dapo) Iluyomade, M.D., Preventive Cardiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

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