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Palpitations, pounding heart or rapid heart rate
Sweating
Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
Chest pain or discomfort
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint
Fear of losing control, dying or going crazy
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Other Tests
Your doctor may order blood or urine tests and an EKG to rule out physical illness as a cause of your symptoms. You may need special tests for other conditions.
There is no X-ray or laboratory test to diagnose PD. The diagnosis is made by a health care professional using a detailed interview and a careful review of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. This is called a mental status exam.
Your psychiatrist or mental health professional may perform one of the following tests to determine the level of depression, anxiety, etc. that you are experiencing:
- Beck depression inventory.
- Sheenan test for anxiety.
- Other mental health evaluation tests, depending on type of disorder.
More on Panic Disorder Electrocardiogram (EKG)
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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