Fort Bend Heart Center

Chest Pain Triage (and We Can Explain It in Your Language)

Educational graphic: simple chest pain decision tree with 2 clear lanes. **Emergency—Call 911 now** (don’t drive yourself): crushing/pressure chest pain; pain spreading to arm/jaw/back; shortness of breath; cold sweats; nausea/vomiting; fainting/near-fainting; symptoms that are sudden, severe, or getting worse. **Same/next-day cardiology evaluation**: new, recurring, or unexplained chest discomfort; chest tightness with activity; shortness of breath; palpitations; concerning symptoms—especially if you have risk factors (high BP, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, family history). **Multilingual care callout:** “We can help in English, Spanish, Arabic, Gujarati, or Urdu—so you can describe symptoms clearly and feel understood.” Close with supportive CTA: “If you’re unsure, call us—our team will help guide next steps.” Include contact footer (no overly specific promises): Fort Bend Heart Center • ( • 13020 Dairy Ashford Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478 • fortbendheartcenter.com Optional small sidebar: “Chest symptoms can relate to heart disease—early evaluation can prevent heart attacks.”