This document provides information about chest pain, including its definition, common causes, symptoms, and guidelines for patient care. Chest pain can be caused by issues with the heart, lungs, esophagus, or other organs in the chest cavity. The physical examination and diagnostic tests are aimed at evaluating the chest, heart, and lungs to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment for the patient's chest pain.
56. Chest Pain Any organ or tissue in the chest can be the source of pain, including the Heart, Lungs, Oesophagus, Muscles, Ribs, Tendons, or Nerves. Summary
57. Chest Pain The Physical Examination Summary The physical examination will focus on the chest wall, lungs and heart. The doctor or nurse may ask questions like the following:
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61. Summary More complex tests may be required depending on the difficulty of diagnosis or the suspected cause of the chest pain Diagnostic Tests
