Sudden, severe chest pain that is described as crushing. It may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder or left arm. People may believe they have severe indigestion. Nausea, vomiting may occur. Tachycardia, new cardiac murmurs, pulmonary crackles, and cool and clammy feeling may be present.

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1. Sudden, severe chest pain that is described as crushing. It may radiate to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder or left arm. People may believe they have severe indigestion. Nausea, vomiting may occur. Tachycardia, new cardiac murmurs, pulmonary crackles, and cool and clammy feeling may be present.