A patient presented in casualty with a history of sudden palpitation, the sensation of impending doom and constriction in his chest. This lasted for about 10-15 minutes after which he became all right. The diagnosis is likely to be -: (A) Phobia, (B) Personality disorder, (C) Generalized anxiety disorder, (D) Panic attack
Answer is D. Sudden onset of palpitation, sense of impending doom, and constriction in chest lasting for 10-15 minutes suggest the diagnosis panic attack.