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If a person is feeling tightness in her chest and having cramps she should go to the hospital. Your friend could be having a heart attack.
Go to the ER now!
heart attack symptoms are the same in both genders, they include shooting pains in the left arm, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath. so be on the lookout for those.
Typical symptoms for anxiety-induced chest pain are pounding heart, sweating, shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, muscle tension, sharp shooting pains into your arms or chest. Thats why its best to err on the side of caution because these signs mimic the signs of a heart attack you should go and get yourself checked out by a physician.
An adult's average heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. The heart rate before administering metoprolol will be higher than after administration.
Heart attack symptoms usually involve a tightness in the chest, like a steel band wrapped around it. Pain radiates to the neck and usually, to the left arm. Treat these as medical emergencies!
Pressure on the chest can indicate cardiac/heart problems. Chest 'pain' is not necessarily felt as 'pain' but can be described as tightness or pressure on the chest and can radiate to the neck, jaw, arm ( especially left arm) or back. It can also be accompanied with sweating and nausea. This can be caused by lack of oxygen to the heart and lead to a heart attack. Chest pressure caused be lack of oxygen can be noticed with activity and then relieved with rest. This is something that can be very serious and needs to be evaluated by a physician right away.
Many people with chest pain fear a HEART ATTACK. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons, or nerves. Pain may also spread to the chest from the neck, abdomen, and back.
Probabably not, it may be caused by something else, or something related, but the best thing to do is to check with your doctor.
Angina pectoris is pain or tightness in the chest that is caused by disrupted blood flow to the heart. The condition can be a sign of an impending heart attack, so it is essential to seek treatment at the first signs of severe chest discomfort. A team of doctors can help a patient choose the best angina pectoris treatment for his or her specific situation
It depends on your age and medical history. It could be a few things; heart conditions, allergies, hay fever, collapsed lung,...... the list goes on. The point is, GO TO A DOCTOR. Only a doctor would be able to tell you. You will probably have to have some testing done to help the doctor figure it out. If the chest tightness gets too bad, go directly to the closest E.R.
Other symptoms include shortness of breath, chest heaviness, tightness, pain, a burning sensation, squeezing, or pressure either behind the breastbone or in the left arm, neck, or jaws.