Sudden chest pain Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Stable Angina
ACS
Dissecting aortic aneurysm
2
Q
Pulmo
A
PE
PTX
Asthma attack
3
Q
GI
A
Esophagitis Esophageal spasm Esophageal tear / rupture GERD Gastritis Biliary colic Pancreatitis
4
Q
Rare
A
Tietze’s syndrome
5
Q
P….
A
Psychogenic !
6
Q
More likely LOWER chest pain / upper Gi
A
Inferior MI GERD Gastritis Biliary colic Pancreatitis
7
Q
Order
A
ABCDE situation;
Serial ECG
Troponins
