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What tests are done in ER for chest pain?

I have chest pain and want to go to the ER. What tests are done in ER for chest pain?

2 Answers

Depends on your history. Please seek care
It depends on your age, cardiac risk factors, the nature and location of your pain, your risk factors (family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, history of previous heart problems). An EKG is usually done. Several blood tests are usually done, a chest xray is usually done.