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Pulmonary Embolism vs. Panic Attack: Brain TrainerQuestion:%u2022A woman has shortness of breath and is feeling unwell for the past 12 hours. She has a history of panic attacks. Arterial blood gases show hypoxia, hypercapnia and alkalosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?Answer:%u2022 Pulmonary embolismKey point:%u2022Despite history of panic attacks, the ABG findings are more consistent with PE than hyperventilation.