The faster you get to hospital for treatment, the better. If any activity brings on chest pain, follow these steps: 1. Stop what you are doing and rest immediately. Talk — tell someone how you feel. If you take angina medication: Wait 5 minutes. If you still have symptoms — take another dose of your medicine.
Wait 5 minutes. Call and chew on mg aspirin if available. Ask for an ambulance. Remember, if you have any doubt about your pain, call an ambulance anyway. Diagnosis of chest pain Before medical treatment can begin, the cause of the pain must be found.
You may a have a lot of tests done including: Electrocardiogram ECG — electrical tracing of the heart activity. Blood tests — to measure markers from the heart and other organs. Chest x-ray — to look at the lungs, heart and major blood vessels of the chest. Recovering from chest pain If your doctor has ruled out serious causes of chest pain, it is likely you will make a full recovery.
In the first few days at home, try to take it easy. Rest if you feel tired. Slowly increase your activity, as you are able. There is no need to limit work or strenuous activity including sex if you feel well.
Follow up with your local doctor GP when recommended by your treating doctor. Reduce your risk of heart attack Ways to reduce your risk of heart attack include: Try to cut down or quit smoking — call Quitline on 13 78 48 to help you stop smoking and feel healthy again. Be physically active — on most, if not all days of the week. Eating a variety of healthy foods — with plenty of wholegrains, fruit, vegetables and healthy proteins and fats.
Watch your weight — keep a healthy weight by eating healthy foods and exercising regularly. See your doctor for a heart health check to assess your risk of having a heart attack at least every two years.
If you are at higher risk, more frequently is recommended. Take your medication as directed. Heart attack warning signs resources , Heart Foundation, Australia.
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Some of the most common non-cardiac conditions that can feel like a heart attack include:. If you have an existing cardiovascular condition or are at high risk for a heart attack, you should call or visit an emergency room as soon as you begin feeling chest pain.
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There are plenty of other potential suspects when it comes to chest pain. Written by: UAB Medicine Media contact: Adam Pope Mild or severe discomfort in the middle or left side of the chest that feels like fullness, pressure or squeezing could be a potential sign of a cardiovascular event.
Below are some signs of a potentially real cardiovascular event that warrant immediate medical attention: Mild or severe discomfort in the middle or left side of the chest that feels like fullness, pressure or squeezing; it lasts several minutes, ends, then returns Difficulty breathing, whether during rest or after physical activity Mild or severe chest pain that radiates into arms and neck or shoulders and into the jaws Nausea and dizziness Heavy sweating Weakness in limbs, loss of coordination All symptoms end and then return, continuing that cycle for several hours The symptoms of a heart attack tend to increase in severity and duration as they fade and then return.
Gregory Chapman, M. Mimicking a heart attack When chest pain turns out not to be a heart attack, it is good news; but it also might indicate that you need to talk with a doctor about what is causing the discomfort. Some of the most common non-cardiac conditions that can feel like a heart attack include: Heartburn: One of the most frequent causes of chest pain is a type of indigestion that can feel as though your heart is on fire yet has nothing to do with the heart.
Your doctor can determine if you need treatment, such as medications for acid reflux or related conditions. Panic attack: This is a feeling of being out of control, with sudden overwhelming anxiety and fear. It's important to get medical advice to make sure it's nothing serious. Chest pain has many different causes. In most cases, chest pain is not caused by a heart problem.
Your symptoms might give you an idea of the cause. Don't self-diagnose — see a GP if you're worried.
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