Chest Pain PDF
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Meharry Medical College
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This document provides an overview of the causes of chest pain, categorizing them into emergent and anatomic causes, with further sub-categorizations. It's a useful guide for medical professionals in understanding and differentiating the various potential sources of chest pain. It highlights key factors, such as cardiac, pulmonary, and esophageal issues, to consider during assessment.
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# Chest Pain ## First rule out... ### Emergent causes Think: 4 + 2 + 2 - **Cardiac (4)** - Acute coronary syndrome - Aortic dissection - Tamponade - Takotsubo cardiomyopathy - **Pulmonary (2)** - Pulmonary embolism - Pneumothorax - **Esophageal (2)** - Rupture - Impa...
# Chest Pain ## First rule out... ### Emergent causes Think: 4 + 2 + 2 - **Cardiac (4)** - Acute coronary syndrome - Aortic dissection - Tamponade - Takotsubo cardiomyopathy - **Pulmonary (2)** - Pulmonary embolism - Pneumothorax - **Esophageal (2)** - Rupture - Impaction ## Negative ### Anatomic Causes #### Superficial - **MSK** - Costochondritis - Rib fracture - **Skin** - Zoster - **Nervous** - Thoracic radiculopathy #### Visceral - **GI** - Spasm - Reflux - Ulcers - **Cardiac** - Heart failure - Aortic stenosis - **Pulmonary** - Pneumonia - Diaphragmatic hernia - **Mediastinum** - Fat necrosis
