Chest pain & Shortness of breath

No. Chest pain can have many causes.

The way it occurs, the duration, the relation to the effort and the accompanying symptoms help us to assess whether it may be related to the heart.

Pain or pressure that occurs with exertion, persists, or is accompanied by shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea, or a tendency to faint needs special attention.

A new, severe or persistent chest pain needs immediate medical evaluation.

Yes.

A normal electrocardiogram is a useful finding, but it does not rule out all heart disease by itself.

When it first occurs, it gets worse or occurs with less effort than in the past.

It is especially important when it is accompanied by chest pain, palpitations, leg swelling or difficulty breathing when lying down.

It depends on the age, the physical condition and the intensity of the effort.

If this is a new change or you notice that you are now struggling with activities you used to do comfortably, it is worth investigating.

Fatigue has many possible causes and is often unrelated to the heart.

But when it's new, unexplained, or accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain, or a significant decrease in stamina, an evaluation is needed.

When it is severe or persistent, especially if it is accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, severe weakness or a tendency to faint, we do not expect a scheduled appointment or a response through the website.

Immediate medical evaluation is needed.