When to seek medical help for your chest pain?

All undiagnosed chest pain is an emergency until investigated and proven otherwise by a qualified physician. Call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room at a hospital near you if you experience any chest pain and the following:

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• You experience sudden chest pain which continues for 15 minutes.

• You experience sudden chest pain along with nausea, vomiting, sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, or feeling like passing out.

• You experience sudden chest pain and loss of consciousness.

If you are unsure whether your chest pain is an emergency, you can call 8-1-1 from anywhere in Canada (except in Manitoba) to speak to a registered nurse or health services navigator.