A patient presents to the clinician after experiencing four episodes in the last month of sweating, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and shaking.Each episode lasted about 10 minutes.The patient is now becoming very fearful of future events and has been reluctant to leave the house.The clinician suspects panic disorder but wants to rule out any possible medical causes.Which of the following medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack?

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All of the listed medical conditions (pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, and cardiac arrhythmias) can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack, so it is important to rule them out as potential causes before diagnosing panic disorder.

A Patient Presents to the Clinician After Experiencing Four Episodes