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A 35-year-old woman presents with episodes of intense fear, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and trembling, occurring unexpectedly several times a week for the past month. She worries constantly about having another attack. There are no specific triggers she can identify. Medical work-up including ECG and thyroid function is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis according to DSM-5 / ICD criteria?

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