| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
Stop
& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
Quiz
& Evaluation |
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Chest
pain such as Mr. Raymond describes can be serious. As I am sure you know,
there are a number of possibilities. Here are just a few.
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Esophageal pain
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Cardiac ischemia
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Gallbladder pain
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Pulmonary
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Musculoskeletal
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Anxiety
It's a good idea to get
some tests started while we continue Mr. Raymond's interview. The following
have been ordered and while these are being done, let's get additional
history and start the physical exam.
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EKG
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Baseline laboratory values
History
and Physical |
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