How do you know if you should go to the hospital for chest pain?

How do you know if you should go to the hospital for chest pain?

You should also visit the ER if your chest pain is prolonged, severe or accompanied by any of the following symptoms:

• Confusion/disorientation.
• Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath—especially after a long period of inactivity.
• Excessive sweating or ashen color.
• Nausea or dizziness.

When to call the emergency services for chest pain?

If these symptoms last for five minutes or more, you should call your local emergency services. You may be having a heart attack. Heart attack can also cause pain in the jaw, neck, back, or arms. Chest pain related to your heart is often accompanied by shortness of breath or other breathing difficulties.

How long does it take for chest pain to go away?

Timing/duration: Heart attack pain can be intermittent or continuous. Heart attack symptoms can last for a few minutes to a few hours. Heart attack symptoms can last for a few minutes to a few hours. If you have had chest pain continuously for several days, weeks or months, then it is unlikely to be caused by a heart attack.

What to do if you have chest pain?

Such concern is valid. But understanding how medical providers think about chest pain may allay some fear. If you come to a clinic with chest pain, your provider will have questions about the major factors for heart disease. I will ask if you: check to see if you have a family history of heart disease.

When to worry about chest pain after a heart attack?

It can be tricky to know when your pain is normal and when you should worry. Sometimes, your body might be telling you to get help. Pain, pressure, or a squeezing feeling in your chest is a classic sign of a heart attack. It means your heart isn’t getting enough oxygen from your blood. It usually hurts worse when you’re active.

When to go to the ER for chest pain?

Certainly, if you have any of the signs that your chest pain may be a medical emergency, call 911 or get yourself to an emergency room. But keep in mind that sometimes even mild chest discomfort can represent a serious problem.

Who are the emergency services at Mercy Hospital?

Families of trauma and critical care patients can remain close by in privacy areas. Mercy works closely with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services, EMS (emergency medical services) and area first responders.

Is there a helicopter landing pad at Mercy Hospital?

Mercy works closely with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services, EMS (emergency medical services) and area first responders. A helicopter landing pad allows Mercy to receive emergency patients by air or transport patients on for specialty care, such as to a burn center.

When to call the ambulance for chest pain?

If you experience new or unexplained pain, pressure or discomfort in the center of your chest or in your arms, back, jaw, neck or upper stomach — along with shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea, fatigue or lightheadedness — for at least five minutes, call 911.