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Chest pain?

This will assume pain between your neck and upper abdomen.

You must never dismiss chest pain without an explanation of what is causing it.




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With this chest pain, which of these are you currently experiencing?
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Hmmm,
Let's answer the next questions carefully.
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We need to rule out a heart attack coming on.

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Emergency!
Call 911.
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Ambulance

Here is why:

  • Possible heart attack going on.

Note:
We do not advice continuing for now. You should only continue if you are not experiencing the questions asked.


Call 911

 

None?
That ruled out a heart attack going on.
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But bear in mind that some people (especially if you are diabetic) have "silent" heart attacks with mild symptoms or none at all.

Once again you must never dismiss chest pain without an explanation of what is causing it.

Now, let's rule out other major potentially dangerous cause of chest pain.

Remember, chest pain isn't always caused by heart problems. But, because you can't always determine the cause yourself, don't delay in seeking medical attention.

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Heart attack?

Is this pain sharp and you also have shortness of breath?
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Emergency!
Call 911.
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Ambulance

Here is why:

  • Might be looking at a heart attack.
  • If you suspect one, or if you have a family history of heart disease, don't wait.

Note:
We do not advice continuing for now. You should only continue if you are not experiencing the question asked.

Better safe than sorry. Call 911.

Don't try to drive yourself to the emergency room. Paramedics are trained to treat you on the way to the hospital.

While waiting for help, chew aspirin (one 325mg) tablet if you are not allergic to aspirin or do not have bleeding problems.

Call 911

 

Are you experiencing rapid, fluttering ...

... or pounding heartbeats?

 

Emergency!
Call 911.
Pharmacist

Ambulance

Here is why:

  • Might be looking at a heart attack.
  • If you suspect one, or if you have a family history of heart disease, don't wait.

Note:
We do not advice continuing for now. You should only continue if you are not experiencing the question asked.

Better safe than sorry. Call 911.

Don't try to drive yourself to the emergency room. Paramedics are trained to treat you on the way to the hospital.

While waiting for help, chew aspirin (one 325mg) tablet if you are not allergic to aspirin or do not have bleeding problems.

Call 911

 

With this chest pain, are you feeling nausea?

Dizzy and or sweating?

 

Emergency!
Call 911.
Pharmacist

Ambulance

Here is why:

  • Might be looking at a heart attack.
  • If you suspect one, or if you have a family history of heart disease, don't wait.

Note:
We do not advice continuing for now. You should only continue if you are not experiencing the question asked.

Better safe than sorry. Call 911.

Don't try to drive yourself to the emergency room. Paramedics are trained to treat you on the way to the hospital.

While waiting for help, chew aspirin (one 325mg) tablet if you are not allergic to aspirin or do not have bleeding problems.

Call 911

 

What about being unusually tired?

... and you don't know why?

 

Yes?

 

With this chest pain, are you feeling anxious?

Feeling a sense of doom?

 

Emergency!
Call 911.
Pharmacist

Ambulance

Here is why:

  • Might be looking at a heart attack.
  • If you suspect one, or if you have a family history of heart disease, don't wait.

Note:
We do not advice continuing for now. You should only continue if you are not experiencing the question asked.

Better safe than sorry. Call 911.

Don't try to drive yourself to the emergency room. Paramedics are trained to treat you on the way to the hospital.

While waiting for help, chew aspirin (one 325mg) tablet if you are not allergic to aspirin or do not have bleeding problems.

Call 911

 


Hope you answered "No" to the questions so far.
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Those questions were to rule out a heart attack going on.

Bear in mind that some people (especially if you are diabetic) have "silent" heart attacks with mild symptoms or none at all

Let's rule out other major potentially dangerous cause of chest pain. You may have to seek the nearest urgent care on these ones or go to the nearest emergency room.

Remember, chest pain isn't always caused by heart problems.

But, because you can't always determine the cause yourself, don't delay in seeking medical attention.

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No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at pneumonia.
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Is it acid reflux?

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No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at GERD
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A panic attack?

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No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at a panic attack.
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Costochondritis?

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No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at costochondritis
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Shingles?

First question

No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at Shingles
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Is it gallstones?

First question

No

 

Let's make sure you are not looking at a gallstones attack.
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