FreeMD® Acute Coronary Syndrome Home Care: Warning Signs

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have acute coronary syndrome and any of the following:

Chest pain, arm pain or neck pain that is triggered by exertion
Chest pain, arm pain or neck pain that lasts more than 10 minutes
Chest pain, arm pain or neck pain that is accompanied by nausea, sweating or difficulty breathing
Worsening chest pain
Fainting
Palpitations that are accompanied by nausea or difficulty breathing
Excessive sweating that is accompanied by nausea or difficulty breathing

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Last Updated: Oct 31, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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