Emergency?
Call 911
Choose University campus Emergency Department

Questions?
Call 800-US-HEART (800-874-3278),
cardiac nurse line answered 24/7

Symptoms:
+ Discomfort in other upper body areas
+ Cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness
+ Shortness of breath
+ Chest discomfort

Mild chest pain, shortness of breath and vomitting aren't very dramatic, but when you know they are also signs of a heart attack, it's time to call 911 because minutes matter.  University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is consistently ranked by US News and World Report as a top heart center and it is close to home, just off I-94 on the east bank. 

Questions?  Call 800-US HEART (800-874-3278) any time, day or night.  A cardiac nurse at the Chest Pain Center can tell you right away if you need 911 help, should come into the Emergency Department (University campus) or will get you scheduled for an appointment at the clinic the next business day.