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AbnormalFindings:
Differential
Diagnosis of
Chest Pain
questions and
answers
What are 3 cardiovascular (ischemic) chest
pains? - answer 1) Angina pectoris: stable
2) Prinzmetal or variant angina
3) Acute coronary sydrome (unstable, MI)
,What are 4 cardiovascular (nonischemic)
chest pains? - answer 1) Pericarditis
2) Mitral valve prolapse
3) Aortic dissection
4) Pulmonary hypertension (secondary)
What are 3 pulmonary chest pains? - answer
1) Pulmonary embolism
2) Pneumonia
3) Pneumothorax
What are 4 Gastrointestinal chest pains? -
answer 1) Gastroesophageal reflux
2) Esophageal spasm
3) Cholecystitis
4) Pancreatitis
What is a dermatologic chest pain? - answer
Herpes zoster
What are 2 Musculoskeletal/Neurologic chest
pains? - answer 1) Costochondritis
, 2) Chest wall muscle strain
What are 2 Psychogenic chest pains? -
answer 1) Depression
2) Anxiety
Pain description for Angina pectoris (stable) -
answer Pressurelike discomfort (tight,
squeeze, burning)
- Precipitated by activity and resolves with
rest
What is the definition of a stable condition? -
answer No change in pain pattern within last
60 days
Where is angina pectoris located? - answer 1)
Generalized substernal or retrosternal
2) Radiate to teeth, jaw, neck, one or both
arms or shoulders
3) May be no pain
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