Chest Pain
When to Call Your Doctor - Call 911 Now
Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If
- Passed out (fainted)
- Very weak (can't stand)
- Visible sweat on face or sweat is dripping down face
- Severe difficulty breathing (e.g., struggling for each breath, unable to speak)
- Lips or face are blue
- Severe chest pain
- Chest pain lasting longer than 5 minutes and any of the following:
- Pain is crushing, pressure-like, or heavy
- History of heart disease (e.g., angina, heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty)
- Over 50 years old
- Over 30 years old and you have at least one cardiac risk factor (i.e. high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, smoker or strong family history of heart disease)
- Took nitroglycerin and chest pain was not relieved