Medically reviewed by the West Village ER Medical Team
If you are have chest pain visit West Village ER for your emergency. From the moment you walk in, our board certified emergency physician will manage your emergency immediately, which can include EKG and bloodwork. Results are within the hour.
We’re a private ER with the same capabilities as a hospital. If you think you’re having a heart attack, don’t wait. Get emergency medical care now.
Why Come to West Village ER for Chest Pain
- Board certified emergency doctors. We have 24/7 Emergency Room physicians specifically experienced in cardiac emergencies
- Cardiac monitoring on-site We can evaluate your heart’s rhythm with our advanced EKG monitoring and cardiac diagnostic tools in-house.
- CT scans and digital X-ray on-site: Emergency imaging and clinical results same visit, which allows our team make informed decisions without unnecessary waiting.
- Comprehensive in-house laboratory services: Our on-site lab can perform critical cardiac blood tests, including cardiac enzymes and troponin testing, during the same visit for emergency evaluation.
- Conveniently located in West Houston: Expert cardiac-emergency care is available close to home when you need it most.
- Open 24/7 — No appointment required: Walk in 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Our team is always ready for all emergencies, including cardiac concerns. Stop by anytime, there are no wait times for emergencies.
Chest Pain Symptoms We Evaluate
Chest pain can have many causes. Our ER doctors check for all of them, including:
- Pressure, squeezing, or tightness in the chest
- Chest pain that spreads to your arm, jaw, neck, or back
- Heart attack symptoms like sudden onset, sweating, and nausea
- Angina, or chest discomfort brought on by exertion
- Arrhythmia and irregular heartbeat
- A rapid or pounding heart rate
- Shortness of breath with or without chest pain
- Sudden, severe, tearing chest pain
- A blood clot in the lung
- Chest wall inflammation
- Acid reflux and esophageal spasm
- Sharp pain that gets worse when you breathe
- Anxiety related chest tightness
- Dangerously high blood pressure with chest symptoms
Warning signs include chest pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, unexplained fatigue, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, pain spreading to the arm, neck, jaw, or back, sudden weakness, confusion, or chest discomfort that does not improve.
Visit Us For Care Right Away
If you are feeling any of these symptoms please get emergency medical care now:
- Sudden, crushing, or severe chest pain that comes on without warning
- Chest pain spreading to your arm, jaw, neck, or upper back
- Chest pain with shortness of breath, sweating, or vomiting
- Feeling faint or passing out
- An irregular or racing heartbeat with chest pain or dizziness
- Chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes, or comes and goes
- Any chest pain in someone with a history of heart disease, heart attack, or a stent
What to Expect When You Arrive
Check In
When you arrive, you are escorted directly to a treatment room. No wait.
Get Evaluated Immediately
An emergency physician will assess you right away. We’ll perform an EKG within minutes and collect blood samples to help evaluate the cause of your symptoms.
Receive Answers During Your Visit
Your physician will review and explain the test results and treatment plan. All of your questions will be answered without any rush.
Cardiac Evaluation
Your visit can include the use of an EKG, and blood testing to look for heart-related conditions (cardiac markers), continuous heart rate and blood pressure monitoring, including imaging if your symptoms call for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chest pain always a heart attack?
No. Chest pain can happen due to many reasons and conditions, including heart disease, lung conditions, acid reflux, muscle strain, or anxiety. All of these conditions can produce similar symptoms, but it is not possible to determine the cause without a medical evaluation.
How quickly will I be evaluated for chest pain at West Village ER?
Chest pain is a high-priority emergency. Upon arrival, you are taken to a treatment room, where an emergency physician will begin your evaluation. In most cases, an EKG is performed within minutes to identify a cardiac emergency.
Can a standalone emergency room treat a heart attack?
Yes. We are equipped to evaluate and treat patients experiencing a suspected heart attack. Our emergency physicians provide immediate cardiac evaluation, including EKG testing, continuous cardiac monitoring, intravenous (IV) access, laboratory testing, and emergency medications as needed. If advanced cardiac intervention is needed, such as cardiac catheterization or angioplasty, we will stabilize the patient and coordinate a transfer to a hospital of your choice.
What is the difference between an emergency room and urgent care for chest pain?
Urgent care centers are not designed to evaluate or manage serious cardiac emergencies.
An emergency room is equipped to diagnose and treat potentially life-threatening causes of chest pain. For example, at West Village ER we have emergency physicians, advanced cardiac monitoring, on-site laboratory services, CT imaging, and comprehensive emergency treatment capabilities.