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An Approach To:

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2021)

Approach to: Chest pain

DOI
https://doi.org/10.26443/mjm.v19i1.314
Submitted
September 27, 2020
Published
2021-07-12

Abstract

The diagnosis of chest pain is not always due to a cardiac cause such as a myocardial infarction. In fact, non-cardiac causes of chest pain may present with similar signs and symptoms. This article delves into the differential diagnosis of chest pain using an anatomical approach and describes how a thorough history, physical examination as well as specific tests are required to confirm each diagnosis.

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