CHEST PAIN
DON'T IGNORE. GET THE RIGHT TEST
Red Flag Symptoms
crushing chest pain
Pain radiating to arm
Shortness of Breath
Cold sweat, vomiting
Dizziness or fainting
Irregular or very fast heartbeat
Suggested Lab Test
TROPONIN I / T
Purpose: Used to quickly detect potential heart muscle injury.
CK-MB
Purpose: Assists significantly in the timely diagnosis of a heart attack.
NT-proBNP
Purpose: Evaluates the presence of heart failure or cardiac strain.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Purpose: Screens for underlying conditions like anemia or an active infection.
Lipid Profile
Purpose: Assesses overall cholesterol levels to gauge long-term cardiovascular risk.
- Purpose: To detect any vital mineral imbalances that affect fluid regulation.
- Key Markers Checked: Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), and Chloride (Cl).
- Purpose: To screen for diabetes or assess blood glucose control, as diabetes can lead to complications that cause swelling.
