cardiac chest pain can present, including pain in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulders, arms, upper abdomen and back.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PATIENTS
A heart attack does not always present with severe chest pain. Sometimes the symptoms may be mild, unusual or mistaken for acidity or gastric discomfort.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
Persistent or recurrent chest discomfort.
Pain radiating to the arm, shoulder, neck or jaw.
Unexplained sweating or breathlessness.
Nausea, vomiting or sudden unexplained weakness.
Chest discomfort associated with exertion.
Remember:
Do not ignore chest pain.
Stop activity and rest.
Do not attempt to drive yourself to hospital.
Seek emergency medical evaluation. Do not wait for symptoms to settle.
❤️ Time is muscle. Early recognition and timely treatment can save lives.
— Dr Kumar Kenchappa MD DM FACC FSCAI
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PATIENTS
A heart attack does not always present with severe chest pain. Sometimes the symptoms may be mild, unusual or mistaken for acidity or gastric discomfort.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
Persistent or recurrent chest discomfort.
Pain radiating to the arm, shoulder, neck or jaw.
Unexplained sweating or breathlessness.
Nausea, vomiting or sudden unexplained weakness.
Chest discomfort associated with exertion.
Remember:
Do not ignore chest pain.
Stop activity and rest.
Do not attempt to drive yourself to hospital.
Seek emergency medical evaluation. Do not wait for symptoms to settle.
❤️ Time is muscle. Early recognition and timely treatment can save lives.
— Dr Kumar Kenchappa MD DM FACC FSCAI
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