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I have sudden pain in my chest. alone. should i call a friend?
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Call 911: If you have chest pain that scares you, call 911. If your friend is a doctor and lives next door, then you could call the friend. Otherwise, go with experts. If you wait a minute and it passes you can skip 911 and call your doctor for an appt - soon.
Answered 5/6/2012
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Depends: Depends on severity, how long it lasts, other symptoms, such as feeling lightheaded, nauseated, short of breath, in which case would call 911.
Answered 9/28/2016
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