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Chest discomfort that keeps coming back.

If chest discomfort comes and goes, a cardiologist can look for the cause. If you have chest pain right now, call 911.

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Heart care

Chest pain evaluation

Chest discomfort has many causes, including the heart, the lungs, the stomach and the muscles of the chest wall. An office evaluation is for symptoms that are not happening now and are not severe.

Book an evaluation for

  • Pressure or tightness that comes with activity and eases with rest
  • Discomfort that has come back several times
  • Chest symptoms with a history of heart disease
  • Chest symptoms with diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking
  • A referral from your regular doctor or urgent care

Chest pain or pressure right now, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, trouble breathing, sweating or fainting? Call 911. Do not drive yourself and do not wait for an appointment.

What to expect

  1. Tell us what happens

    The cardiologist asks when the discomfort comes, what it feels like and what eases it.

  2. Exam and first tests

    You are examined, and your doctor may recommend an EKG or other tests based on your symptoms.

  3. A clear next step

    We will explain your treatment and tell you whether you need a follow-up visit.

Your doctors

Wail Asfour, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Wail Asfour, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Cardiology · Heart and vein care

Mohamed Zghouzi, MD

Mohamed Zghouzi, MD

Interventional Cardiology · Heart care

Cost and insurance

Call with your insurance card so we can check your specific plan before your visit.

  • Medicare
  • Illinois Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana

Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.

Common questions

Should I come to the office if I have chest pain now?
No. Call 911. An office visit is for symptoms that are not happening now.
Is all chest pain from the heart?
No. It can come from the lungs, stomach or chest muscles. That is why an evaluation matters.
Which tests might I need?
Your doctor decides based on your symptoms. Common ones are an EKG, an echocardiogram and a stress test.
Can I go to urgent care for chest pain?
New or severe chest pain is an emergency. Call 911 rather than going to urgent care.

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EKG (electrocardiogram)An EKG is a quick, painless recording of the electrical signals that make your heart beat. Stress testA stress test shows how your heart works when it has to pump harder, which can reveal problems that do not show at rest. Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It shows how well the heart muscle pumps and how the valves open and close. Cardiologist in Palos HillsHeart checkups, testing and ongoing care with our cardiologists in Palos Hills. Booking ahead is best. For a same-day visit, call first. Heart and vein careEverything we offer at Palos Cardiovascular & Vein Center.

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