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How Do You Know When To Go To The Hospital With Chest Pain?

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Roswell, GA

I have chest pain every day, but this chest pain has been different since the rhc.

May 29, 2024
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Chest pain can be a serious symptom, especially for those with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to seek immediate medical attention:

- Severe or Persistent Pain: If the chest pain is severe, persistent, or feels like pressure, squeezing, or tightness
- Associated Symptoms: If Show Full Answer

Chest pain can be a serious symptom, especially for those with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to seek immediate medical attention:

- Severe or Persistent Pain: If the chest pain is severe, persistent, or feels like pressure, squeezing, or tightness.
- Associated Symptoms: If the chest pain is accompanied by symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or nausea.
- Activity-Related Pain: If the pain occurs during physical activity or exertion and does not subside with rest.
- New or Unusual Pain: If you experience new or unusual chest pain that you haven't felt before.

Always err on the side of caution and seek medical help if you are unsure. It's better to be safe and get evaluated by a healthcare professional.

May 29, 2024
A myPHteam Member

Your Chest is Hurting? Go to the ER ASAP? Call 911 if need be.

May 29, 2024
A myPHteam Member

I believe I will. It catches me off guard. Thank you.

May 29, 2024
A myPHteam Member

I'm home. Everything was fine. Seems to be related to the PAH/PH. Thank you.

May 30, 2024
A myPHteam Member

Keep us updated!

May 29, 2024

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