When Does Chest Pain & Sweating Not Indicate A Cardiac Condition?

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A 27-year-old woman presents with chest pain. The patient reports that she was about to give a presentation at her job and suddenly had a feeling of impending doom. In addition to chest pain, she had palpitations and sweating. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Acute stress disorder

B) Agoraphobia

C) Hypomania

D) Panic attack

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