Chest Pain Flashcards
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What sort of pain will a patient suffering from an aortic dissection present with?
A
Sudden tearing chest pain which radiates to the back.
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Q
Describe the characteristics of pain resulting from myocardial ischaemia?
A
Crushing acute central chest pain.
> 20mins.
Associated with sweating, palpitations, dysopnea.
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Q
How would someone with pleuritic chest pain describe their pain?
A
Worse on inhalation and coughing. Localised sharp pain.
3
Q
How does gastro-oesophageal chest pain present?
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Burning pain. Worse when lying flat. Associated with food.
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Q
How does musculoskeletal chest pain present?
A
Tenderness, localised pain. Worse on certain movements
