Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Exams and Tests

Exams and Tests

Panic disorder usually is diagnosed through a medical history and a physical exam. The doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and will listen to your heart, check your blood pressure, and may order blood tests. The doctor may need to rule out other physical conditions that have symptoms similar to panic disorder, such as a heart attack, mitral valve prolapse, or hyperthyroidism.