Term ID: T4327

Panic Attack

/panic-attack/
A discrete episode of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.
Example: Sudden onset of overwhelming anxiety with chest pain, dizziness, and fear of losing control or dying.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)