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Ruling out of cardiovascular causes in acute unclear chest pain

posted by Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D. | Nov 21, 2007
Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D.

Case history A 65-year-old female presents with unclear chest pain and dyspnea. The symptoms are nonspecific. Initial troponin test and ECG are normal. Question Is there an acute cardiovascular condition requiring immediate intervention? Is there evidence of the cause of chest pain? Diagnosis / Differential diagnosis The most important and potentially lifethreatening causes of chest … Read more