why my heart?

Hello, yesterday, I had like an attack, of which I'm very sure
it was a panic attack. But I still like your oppinion.

I was laying in bed, and suddenly, it felt like my heart stopped
for about 2-3 beats. Then it "restarted" with the first 2 beats
(as I felt) with pain. Then the rate went up to over 180 beats.
I started to sweat, and also my chest felt like collapsing.
So, I almost couldn't breath. I was in panic, and I stood up,
but everything turned black. So I got back down. This attack
lasted about 15 minutes, and the day after it, I felt like
sad, en very tired.
I think it's a panic attack because my dad has these, and his
mother had those too.

What do you think?
and could the chest pain been caused by the anxiety during this
attack?

[CCF CARDIO MD - DLB]

Dear Timmy

I don't know you, so I cannot say for sure. However, I think you should be evaluated for arrhythmia first, before concluding it was a panic attack. The symptoms can be impossible to distinguish.

I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.