The UK National Health Service (NHS) advises calling 999 for sudden pain or discomfort in the chest that does not go away, for pain spreading to the arms, neck, jaw, stomach or back, and for chest pain with sweating, nausea, light-headedness or shortness of breath. In the EU the emergency number is 112.
The WHO lists heart palpitations among the possible symptoms of anxiety disorders. The NHS names anxiety and panic attacks among the possible causes of chest pain and noticeable heartbeats as a symptom of iron deficiency anaemia.
According to the NHS, chest pain that comes and goes belongs in a GP appointment. The same applies to chest pain that has passed but still causes worry.
This question belongs to the topic Physical symptoms and sleep problems. It lists further questions.
What can be raised at a medical check-up about palpitations and chest pain, meaning a racing heart and pressure in the chest?
- when the palpitations or pain occur and how long they last
- shortness of breath, pale skin or reduced exercise tolerance
- situations of fear or panic
- heart disease in the family
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Which prompt can be given to an AI assistant about palpitations and chest pain, meaning a racing heart and pressure in the chest?
At the start of your answer, point out that this topic needs medical review and that your information may contain errors. First ask me which city I am searching in. List GP practices in my city that offer an assessment with basic blood tests for palpitations and exhaustion. Give the source for every piece of information and mark what is uncertain. Do not make a diagnosis and do not recommend any treatment. Separately, tell me which details I should check directly with the practice.
With some services, the prompt needs to be pasted after signing in. The AI services belong to third parties. Depending on the service and the extent of use, signing in and costs may apply. AI answers can contain errors.