My 38 year old husband is experiencing a squeezing sensation in his chest, left collarbone, shortness of breath, headache and numbness in his left arm. He laid down for 30 minutes and the pain is just now starting to go away. How can you tell if its a panic attack or a heart attack?
It is very difficult to say panic attack or heart attack without examination and ECG. So it is not advisable to keep at home. So take him to emergency department of the nearest hospital. They will examine and take ECG to diagnose and treat him.