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This is a sticky question in that the first response in almost universally, "Go to an Emergency Room right now and get a strip run (and EKG) to insure the heart is not involved. It's better safe than sorry. Think back to what you ate or drank last and when. Are you prone to an upset stomach? There are a number of other medical conditions and problems that include chest pain as a symptom. A lot of them. But if you're experiencing true angina or another cardiac symptom, that needs to be addressed ASAP by a qualified medical expert. Advanced life support transports carry equipment aboard to immediately assess cardiac condition, and can link to a physician while en route through the miracle of modern communications. No desire is extant to cause panic, but chest pain can be an indication of a very serious and life-threatening condition. Immediate assessment is a must. Please.
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∙ 14y agodepends on meds, always montior blood pressure, pulse, resp, and pulse ox
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∙ 12y agoFirst ask how long the patient has had the pain, then ask them to describe the pain.
Request for an electrocardiogram and inform the ward or on-call doctor.
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