Chest Pain: When to Call 9-1-1

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Chest Pain: When to Call 9-1-1

Calling 9-1-1 Due to Chest Pain

If you are having a heart attack you need to be in the hospital as soon as possible. People who arrive in the ER soon after symptoms develop receive treatment to reduce the size of the actual heart attack. Delaying treatment may result in more heart muscle being permanently damaged.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK, CALL 911. DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF.

CALL 911 IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS:

Pressure, fullness or tightness in your chest (can also include back, jaw, arms or neck)
Severe chest or back pain
Feeling of impending doom
Shortness of breath
Feeling faint
Breaking out in a cold sweat
If you have known heart disease and have a prescription for nitroglycerin, take it as directed and call 911.

The Heart Center at Swedish is recognized as a national leader in the treatment of chest pain and heart attacks. Learn more about our Chest Pain Programs>>

Chest Pain: When to Call 9-1-1

Calling 9-1-1 Due to Chest Pain

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK, CALL 911. DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF.

CALL 911 IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS:

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