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Clinical Strategies - Chest Pain
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About the Authors
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Introduction
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Background
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Structural Considerations
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Causes and Predisposing Factors
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Past Medical History and Family History
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Risk Factors
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Cardiovascular Causes of Chest Pain
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Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction
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Angina
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Unstable Angina
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Myocardial Infarction
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Non ST Elevation vs. ST Elevation
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Pericarditis
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Acute Pericarditis
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Aortic Dissection
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Aortic Dissection Continued
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Acute Aortic Syndrome
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Acute Aortic Syndrome Continued
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Pulmonary Embolus
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Pulmonary Embolus Continued
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Pneumonia
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Pneumothorax
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Pleurisy
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Gastrointestinal Causes of Chest Pain
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Gastrointestinal Causes Continued
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Back Pain
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Skin
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Rib Fractures
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Costochondritis
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Muscular Causes
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Clinical Approach
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History and Precipitating Factors
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Duration and Onset
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Character / Situation
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Severity
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Aggravating and Relieving Factors
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Physical Examination
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Electrocardiogram
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Laboratory Data
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Imaging
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Red Flags
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Conclusion
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References
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