Korean J Med.
2023 Jun;98(3):125-131. 10.3904/kjm.2023.98.3.125.
Evaluation and Diagnosis of Acute Chest Pain
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- 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
- KMID: 2542689
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2023.98.3.125
Abstract
- Acute chest pain is a frequent cause of visits to emergency departments. As the major etiologies of such pain include life-threatening acute myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, and pulmonary embolism, prompt diagnosis and management are essential. After exclusion of coronary artery disease, other cardiac causes must be considered. In this review, we discuss the diagnosis of acute chest pain with a focus on clinical symptoms and the initial examination.
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