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APRIL 10, 2024

It is not always possible to be certain about the origin of chest pain just by its characteristics as the variation between individuals is quite a bit. A medical opinion should be sought in case of any significant chest pain so that important ailment is not missed. A pain lasting more than 30 minutes is usual.

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APRIL 15, 2024

The main heart attack symptoms assessed by the study were: Chest pain or discomfort Shortness of breath Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulders Feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint Jaw, neck, or back pain Reference Mahajan S, Valero-Elizondo J, Khera R, Desai NR, Blankstein R, Blaha MJ, Virani SS, Kash BA, Zoghbi WA, Krumholz HM, Nasir K.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

A 48 year-old female with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic low back pain, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. She presents with chest pain and nonspecific EKG changes undergoes a one day myocardial perfusion stress test with Tc99m Sestamibi. Left ventricular systolic function at rest was normal with LVEF of 68%.

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APRIL 17, 2024

CT coronary angiogram is useful to rule out significant blocks in in those presenting with chest pain to the emergency department. CT angiogram is useful in detecting major blocks in these blood vessels. Now the big question, who should have a CT coronary angiogram?

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JULY 21, 2024

This can block smooth flow of blood and the person can develop chest pain. As age advances and depending on risk factors like heredity, smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes, fat build up occurs in these blood vessels.

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MAY 1, 2024

In those coming to emergency department with severe chest pain or upper back pain, if there is a large difference in the blood pressure between the arms, this serious condition has to be thought of. Blood seeps into the wall of the aorta and spreads along the wall of the aorta.

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MARCH 28, 2024

So this is a typical Brugada syndrome ECG, which can be easily mistaken for an acute myocardial infarction with ST elevation in anterior leads may be taken as STEMI if the person presents with chest pain for some other reason.

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