When anxiety feels like a heart attack: Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Chest pain, breathlessness and a racing heart can signal anxiety or a cardiac emergency. Three specialists explain the warning signs and when to seek help
A racing heartbeat, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and a sudden wave of fear — when these sensations strike together, it can be hard to know what is happening. At times, these symptoms can be frightening enough to make anyone wonder if ... [3268 chars]
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