Yes, anxiety can indeed cause symptoms that are similar to those of a heart attack. Anxiety can lead to a rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, and even feelings of lightheadedness or fainting, which are all symptoms that can be associated with a heart attack. This is because the body's stress response, which is activated during anxiety, can cause a release of adrenaline and other stress hormones that can affect the heart and other parts of the body. It's important to note that while anxiety can mimic heart attack symptoms, it does not cause actual damage to the heart muscle like a true heart attack would. read more >>

In most people, SVTs are random events not triggered by exercise or other activities. SVTs cause symptoms of heart palpitations, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and, at times, they may cause you to pass out. The mind responds and can cause further symptoms of anxiety and panic.read more >>