Chest Pain Document Risk Factors 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 3, 2018
Submitted and written by Alex Bracey with edits by Pendell Meyers and Steve Smith Case A 50ish year old man with a history of CAD w/ prior LAD MI s/p LAD stenting presented to the ED with chest pain similar to his prior MI, but worse. The pain initially started the day prior to presentation. The ST elevation from today is ~0.2
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 20, 2018
A 40 something woman with a history of hyperlipidemia and additional risk factors including a smoking history presented with substernal chest pain radiating to "both axilla" as well as the upper back. She was reportedly "pacing in her room while holding her chest". The source of this case is anonymous.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Submitted by Benjamin Garbus, MD with edits by Bracey, Meyers, and Smith A man in his early 30s presented to the ED with chest pain described as an “explosion" of left chest pressure. Pain largely resolved prior to EMS arrival but completely subsided after prehospital NTG and aspirin. Triage EKG: What do you think?
GEMMS
JUNE 25, 2024
Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women Understanding cardiovascular disease in women involves recognizing unique risk factors such as hormonal changes and pregnancy-related complications, necessitating proactive care and awareness to manage and prevent heart disease effectively.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 22, 2023
He denied chest pain or shortness of breath. In the clinical context of weakness and fever, without chest pain or shortness of breath, the likelihood of Brugada pattern is obviously much higher. Our patient had a Brugada Type 1 pattern elicited by an elevated core temperature, which is also a documented phenomenon.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
AUGUST 1, 2023
Share Chest Pain Symptoms There is no role for CT Calcium Scoring in the setting of someone with chest pain symptoms suspected to be from a narrowed coronary artery. Regardless, if you present with chest pain and get a stress test instead of a CTCA, you are arguably getting an inferior test. I would say yes.
MIBHS
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues. The aim is to restore proper blood flow to the heart, alleviating symptoms like chest pain (angina) and reducing the risk of heart attacks.
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