Possible symptoms
Chest discomfort with exertion or a change in breathing during usual activity can lead a clinician to consider coronary disease. Such symptoms also have other causes. A consultation looks at the pattern, medical history and risk factors.
Know when it is urgent
Sudden, persistent or severe chest discomfort, particularly with breathlessness, sweating or feeling faint, requires emergency assessment. Call 112 in India. Do not delay because symptoms seem to improve.
A test is selected for a reason
Your clinician may consider an ECG, imaging or other investigations according to the situation. Tests answer different questions. No single routine test can explain every symptom.
Prepare for a routine review
For non-emergency concerns, note when symptoms started, what brings them on and how they affect your activities. Bring previous reports and your medicine list. Avoid deliberately provoking symptoms to test yourself.
General patient information, prepared from practice information and the references below. It does not replace a consultation, diagnosis or your hospital’s instructions.
New or severe chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or collapse needs immediate emergency care. Call 112 in India. Do not wait for an appointment or a message reply. Do not drive yourself.