Symptoms of chest pain.
Recognize these warning signs early — quick treatment leads to better outcomes.
Common causes.
Understanding what's causing your symptoms helps guide the right diagnostic tests and treatment.
- ✓ Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- ✓ Angina from coronary artery disease
- ✓ Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lung)
- ✓ Aortic dissection
- ✓ Pericarditis or myocarditis
- ✓ Pneumonia or pleurisy
- ✓ GERD, esophageal spasm or musculoskeletal pain
Don't wait. Come now if…
- ▸ Chest pain that lasts more than 5 minutes
- ▸ Chest discomfort with sweating, nausea or shortness of breath
- ▸ Pain radiating to the arm, jaw, neck or back
- ▸ Sudden fainting or severe dizziness
- ▸ Any new chest pain in someone with heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure
Not sure? Call us.
Our nurses can help you decide.
Treatments we offer.
Our Fort Worth ER is fully equipped to evaluate and treat chest pain 24/7.
EKG within minutes
12-lead electrocardiogram performed on arrival to detect heart attack patterns immediately.
Cardiac biomarkers
High-sensitivity troponin labs to detect heart muscle damage — same-visit results.
CT angiography & imaging
Advanced imaging to rule out pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection and other emergencies.
Aspirin & cardiac medications
Evidence-based protocols started immediately when indicated for cardiac events.
Direct cardiology referral
On-call cardiologists and rapid transfer protocols for cath lab if needed.
Continuous monitoring
Telemetry, vital sign monitoring and observation services for patients needing extended workup.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for chest pain.
Average wait under 10 min
Chest pain is triaged immediately — you're brought back before most hospital ERs would have you on a clipboard.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every patient is evaluated by an emergency-medicine-trained physician, 24/7. Never a mid-level alone.
On-site imaging & labs
CT, ultrasound, X-ray and full lab — diagnosis happens in one visit, no transfers, no waiting weeks.
All major insurance
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and more. See full list →
Frequently asked questions.
How fast will I be seen for chest pain at ER Of Fort Worth?
Chest pain is triaged as the highest priority. You'll be brought back and have an EKG within minutes of arrival — usually under 5.
Should I go to the ER or urgent care for chest pain?
Always the ER. Urgent care centers don't have the cardiac labs, imaging, or specialists needed to rule out a heart attack. Read our ER vs urgent care guide.
Will my insurance cover an ER visit for chest pain?
Yes. Federal law (EMTALA) requires insurance plans to cover emergency chest pain evaluation. We accept all major insurance plans. See insurance details →
What if my chest pain turns out to be something minor?
That's a good outcome — chest pain is never something to ignore. Ruling out a heart attack is exactly what an ER is built to do, and going home reassured is worth the visit.
Can I drive myself to the ER with chest pain?
No. Have someone else drive, or call 911. Chest pain can suddenly worsen and emergency responders can start treatment en route — including EKG and aspirin if appropriate.
Chest pain care across North Texas.
We serve chest pain patients from Fort Worth and surrounding communities including: