Chest Discomfort Flashcards
1
Q
Chest discomfort d.t. ACUTE potentially LIFE THREATENING condition that warrants urgent evaluation and management
A
Unstable Ischemic Heart Disease
Aortic Dissection
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Embolism
2
Q
CHRONIC condition that will likely leads to SERIOUS complications
A
Stable Angina
Aortic Stenosis
Pulmonary HPN
3
Q
Discomfort d.t. another treatable chronic condition
A
Esophageal reflux Esophageal spasm PUD GB disease Other GI conditions Cervical disk disease Arthritis of the shoulder or spine Other musculoskeletal disorders Anxiety state
