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Change in Heartbeat - Emergencies

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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.

  • Unconsciousness. See Rescue Breathing and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the topic Dealing With Emergencies.
  • Chest discomfort or pain that is crushing or squeezing or feels like a heavy weight on the chest
  • Chest discomfort or pain that occurs with:
    • Sweating
    • Shortness of breath
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Discomfort or pain that spreads from the chest to the neck, jaw, or one or both shoulders or arms
    • Dizziness or lightheadedness
    • Fast heart rate or irregular heart rhythm
  • Moderate to severe difficulty breathing
  • Shock
  • Sudden heart rate or rhythm change with nausea, lightheadedness, fainting, or severe fatigue

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Last Updated: April 27, 2007
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