Several times over the past month, Sam went to the hospital because he thought he was having a heart attack.His heart would race, he suddenly would be extremely anxious, and he could hardly breathe.If the diagnosis wasn't heart attack, it probably was:

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The symptoms described are consistent with panic disorder, which involves sudden and intense periods of fear, anxiety, and physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing. Generalized anxiety disorder may involve similar symptoms but typically has a more chronic and pervasive pattern of anxiety. Dysthymic disorder and bipolar disorder are mood disorders, which would not typically present with the symptoms described.

Several Times Over the Past Month, Sam Went to the Hospital