Chest pain differentials Flashcards
1
Q
Chest wall tenderness on palpation
A
Musculoskeletal chest pain
2
Q
Rapid onset chest pain that radiates to scapula
A
Aortic dissection (“tearing pain”)
3
Q
ST elevation only during brief episodes of chest pain
A
Prinzmetal angina
4
Q
Pt. can’t localize pain with one finger
A
Musculoskeletal chest pain
5
Q
Chest pain in dermatomal distribution
A
Herpes zoster
6
Q
Most common cause of non-cardiac chest pain
A
Musculoskeletal chest pain
7
Q
Rapid onset sharp pain in 20-yr old associated with dyspnea
A
Spontaneous pneumothorax
8
Q
Occurs after heavy meals and improved by antacids
A
GERD
Esophageal spasm
9
Q
Sharp pain lasting hours-days somewhat relieved by sitting fwd
A
Pericarditis
10
Q
Pain made worse by deep breathing or motion
A
Musculoskeletal chest pain
