Chest Pain
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you had mild pain in your chest without symptoms of a heart attack?
See significance of mild pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Has mild chest pain interfered with your daily activities?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has mild chest pain caused you to limit your usual activities for longer than 1 week?
Yes Have you had any chest pain for longer than 1 week?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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