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Had Panic Attack, BP High, Heart Rate Fast, Breathing Difficulty. How To Rectify?

Hello, yesterday night I had a panic attack and I do not know why.., my dad took my blood pressure and he said it was really high. I had lots of caffiene candies and he knows it s all because of that. Also I had alot of champagne for the new years celebration. it worries me because im afraid of a Heart attack , or anything else I also had trouble breathing/ kinda like hyperventalating.. and my heart beat really fast Today I went for a run, and afterwards I also felt a nervous feeling attack I think the best thing is to stay calm and stay away from caffeine and alcohol? or should I go see my doctor? right now, when I sit, or lie down I hear and feel nothing but my loud heartbeat please help
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Dear patient,

Thanks for your health concerns. Indeed, both alcohol an excessive caffeine, if you are not a regular, can give all the symptoms you mentioned. I would advise to stay away from these substances and monitor response. If symptoms persist despite, I would recommend consulting your physician. Yours truly,

Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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Had Panic Attack, BP High, Heart Rate Fast, Breathing Difficulty. How To Rectify?

Dear patient, Thanks for your health concerns. Indeed, both alcohol an excessive caffeine, if you are not a regular, can give all the symptoms you mentioned. I would advise to stay away from these substances and monitor response. If symptoms persist despite, I would recommend consulting your physician. Yours truly, Dr Brenes-Salazar MD Cardiology Mayo Clinic MN