Muzina D J, Malone D A
Fairview Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 1997 Sep;64(8):437-43. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.64.8.437.
Patients with panic disorder often believe they are suffering a myocardial infarction or another life-threatening illness. The history and physical examination and a few tests usually suffice to diagnose this disorder, which is treatable with behavioral therapy, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines.