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Chest pain: First aid
Content
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic dissection
When to see a doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Heart attack
Angina
Pneumonia with pleurisy
Pericarditis
Chest wall pain
Treatment
When to call your doctor
Pulmonary embolism
Aortic dissection
When to see a doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Heart attack
Angina
Pneumonia with pleurisy
Pericarditis
Chest wall pain
Treatment
When to call your doctor
Angina
Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by too little blood flow to the heart. The chest pain may feel like:
- Squeezing.
- Pressure.
- Something heavy on the chest.
- Tightness or other discomfort.
Stable angina symptoms usually last a few minutes but nearly always less than 30 minutes. The symptoms usually go away with rest or medicine. If the angina pain doesn't go away with rest or medicine, get emergency medical help.
