Table 2

Main symptom at the time of presentation

Presenting complaint Per cent of total (n=421)
Shortness of breath31.8
Collapse16.2
Upper body discomfort other than chest pain13.1
Cardiac arrest10.5
Neuropsychiatric presentation5.9
Perioperative4.0
Perspiration2.4
Nausea/vomiting2.1
Non-specifically unwell14.0