Chest pain is never something to wait out. An early ECG and a careful risk assessment help separate a muscular ache from a problem that needs immediate hospital care.
What we assess
- Pressure, tightness or heaviness in the chest
- Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
- Palpitations or a racing, irregular heartbeat
- Dizziness, sweating or nausea with chest discomfort
- Very high or very low blood pressure readings
What the visit includes
- 01
Immediate ECG and vital signs
- 02
Targeted examination and cardiac risk assessment
- 03
Basic blood tests where clinically indicated
- 04
Stabilisation and urgent referral for suspected cardiac events
- 05
Explanation of warning signs and a follow-up plan
Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you notice these
- Crushing chest pain, sweating or nausea
- Pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back
- Fainting, severe breathlessness or a very slow/rapid pulse
- Anyone with known heart disease and new chest pain
Call 108 for an ambulance or 112 for the national emergency helpline.
After the visit
You will leave with written instructions: medicines, doses, warning signs and a follow-up date. If a test is pending, the clinic will explain who will review it and when. Bring the reports to the follow-up visit.
This page is general information about the clinic's approach. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an in-person assessment.