diagnosis and treatment

What is the diagnosis and treatment for causes of chest pain?

Treatment for chest pain depends upon the cause. Many times, situations require the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment occur at the same time, but when there is opportunity, the sequence of history, physical examination, testing, diagnosis, and treatment should be followed. A synopsis of common chest pain presentations and treatments follows.

1. The Chest Wall (Broken or bruised ribs )
2. Costochondritis
3. Pleuritis or Pleurisy
4. Pneumothorax
5. Shingles
6. The Lung (Pneumonia )
7. Pulmonary embolism
8. The Heart (Angina and heart attack )
9. Pericarditis
10. Aorta and aortic dissection
11. Esophagus and reflux esophagitis

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