Hypercalcemia-supravalvar aortic stenosis: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for:
Fainting, especially during physical activity
New or severe chest pain
Serious trouble breathing
Blue or grey lips or skin
Collapse, a seizure, or difficulty waking
A very fast, very slow, or irregular heartbeat with weakness or dizziness
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the usual care team sooner if exercise tolerance declines, constipation persists, thirst or urination increases, or feeding and growth become more difficult.
Seek same-day medical advice for repeated vomiting, signs of dehydration, unusual sleepiness, marked weakness, confusion, or a clear reduction in urination.
In a baby, poor feeding with fewer wet nappies also needs prompt assessment.
These symptoms do not always mean a severe complication is present, but they need urgent assessment.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine follow-up as advised for heart checks, blood pressure, calcium, kidney health, growth, and development.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hypercalcemia-supravalvar aortic stenosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.