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Cardiovascular
Chest tightness
Also known as: Chest pressure
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Emergency
Chest pressure or squeezing
What is Chest tightness?
Pressure, squeezing, or fullness in chest from cardiac or non-cardiac causes.
Possible Causes
- Angina
- MI
- GERD
- Muscle strain
- Anxiety
When to Seek Medical Help
Seek immediate emergency care - call 998
Warning Signs (Seek Immediate Care)
- Radiating pain
- Dyspnea
- Diaphoresis
- Nausea
Related Keywords
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