My chest feels tight

Recommended department — Internal medicine (cardiology)

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When to go straight to the emergency room

Crushing chest pain lasting more than 5 minutes (call 119 now)
Cold sweat, nausea or shortness of breath at the same time
Pain spreading to the left arm or jaw

If you have any of the symptoms above, call 119 or go to the nearest emergency room.

What should I do?

A racing or tight chest is seen by internal medicine (cardiology). Neighborhood clinics can usually do an ECG. Important: crushing chest pain lasting more than five minutes, especially with cold sweat or shortness of breath, may be a heart attack. Do not wait and do not drive yourself — call 119 immediately.

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