What should I do now?
Call 911
Call 911 for new or unexplained chest pressure that persists or returns, severe trouble breathing, collapse without normal recovery, or sudden face/arm weakness or trouble speaking. Do not drive yourself.
Contact your care team
Contact your care team for new or recurrent dizziness or near-fainting. Seek urgent assessment if symptoms are severe.
Keep your care plan
Sit or lie down safely during symptoms and note timing and medication changes.
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When should I seek help?
Emergency help is also needed for dizziness with chest discomfort, severe breathlessness, or loss of consciousness with concerning symptoms.
Arrange evaluation for repeated episodes
Contact your clinician if dizziness is unexplained, recurring, long-lasting, causing falls, or interfering with daily activities.
If you feel faint, sit or lie down to prevent a fall. Do not keep walking or driving through the symptoms.
Updated October 2026. Educational information; your own care plan may differ. Medical illustrations are simplified examples for teaching.