Chest Pain Treatment in HOUSTON, TX 77067

The cardiac experts at Everest Urgent Care in Houston, Texas, take chest pain seriously. If the discomfort worsens along with some other troublesome symptoms, it may indicate a medical emergency. In such a case, immediately call 911. Even if the symptoms go away, chest pain can be a message from your heart that you are not doing well. If you are in need of help due to discomfort from chest pain, call Everest Urgent Care today to make an appointment or try our online appointment scheduling service.

When is chest pain an emergency?

Chest pain that signals a heart attack can differ among individuals. Some people experience nausea and vomiting, while others experience squeezing pain. Regardless of your symptoms, call 911 if you think you might be having a heart attack. If you have a known history of heart disease, you should take any symptoms very seriously.

Symptoms indicating looming or a in process heart attack include:

Profuse sweating
Shortness of breath
Nausea, vomiting
Crushing, squeezing, or burning chest pain
Abdominal pain
Inability to stand or walk
Weakness, dizziness or lightheartedness

Seek emergency care if you have chest pain and one or more factors that increase your risk for heart disease, including:

Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
Smoking
Elevated cholesterol

Why should I see a cardiologist?

Chest pain is often one of the symptoms of coronary artery disease. While it does not always lead to a heart attack, chest pain may indicate that your heart is struggling. Stable angina is the medical term used for chest pain or discomfort that’s due to coronary heart disease.

A spell of stable angina can also occur with emotional distress and exposure to extreme temperatures.

Some symptoms of stable angina include pain or discomfort that:

Typically lasts for less than five minutes
Decreases with rest
Occurs when the heart must work harder during physical exertion

If chest pain has caught you over, call or make an appointment today with Everest Urgent Care in Houston, TX.

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