While Chest Pain may represent a condition that is not life-threatening, such as a chest muscle sprain; it can be difficult at times to distinguish that from other potentially life-threatening and fatal conditions, such as a heart attack or pulmonary emboli.
For that reason, all Chest Pain should be evaluated by a trained medical professional, as soon as possible! DO NOT wait! Failure to obtain evaluation as soon as possible may result in serious injury or death. Call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately, if you are experiencing Chest Pain.
Chest Pain is a feeling of tightness, pain, or discomfort, in the chest or shoulder area. The pain could be due to various reasons, but the most important ones are heart attack and pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs).
Chest Pain causal factors could include:
The signs and symptoms of a Chest Pain are related to the cause factor and they may vary. These include:
Cause factor: Heart attack
Cause factor: Pulmonary embolism
Cause factor: Pneumonia with pleurisy
Cause factor: Chest wall pain
First Aid tips for a Chest Pain:
In case a Heart Attack is suspected:
For all other conditions:
Anyone in close proximity of the affected individual (or the individual himself/herself) can provide First Aid, but a medical professional maybe required for further treatment.
The prognosis varies, depending on the underlying condition causing Chest Pain. It also depends on other factors, such as the individual’s age and general health condition.
Treat underlying conditions early and maintain overall good health. These may help prevent a Chest Pain.
Always call 911 in case of a severe Chest Pain.
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