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My Sister In Another State Just Called And Told Me

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Question: My sister in another state just called and told me she is experiencing nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, and shakiness. The symptoms subside when she lies down. She is 72 and lives alone. Could she be having a heart attack? Should she call 911?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, please call 911, we can not be sure if it is not a heart attack.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Ask a Doctor.

Yes, please go ahead and call 911.

It is better to be on the safer side as we can not rule out a heart attack with symptoms.

Please do write back to me once she is settled and back from ER if you need to discuss further.

My best wishes are with you.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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My Sister In Another State Just Called And Told Me

Brief Answer: Yes, please call 911, we can not be sure if it is not a heart attack. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Ask a Doctor. Yes, please go ahead and call 911. It is better to be on the safer side as we can not rule out a heart attack with symptoms. Please do write back to me once she is settled and back from ER if you need to discuss further. My best wishes are with you.