Differential Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disorders Causing Chest Pain



Cardiovascular Disorders, special Features:


Myocardial infarction:    severe pain, usually more than 20 min in duration.


Dissecting aortic aneurysm:    pain is sharp, tearing, often occurs in back.


Mitral valve prolapse:    transient pain, midsystolic click murmur, and young female with no risk factors.


Myocarditis:    pain is usually vague and mild if present.


Pericarditis:    pain is sharper, pain worse with lying down and relieved by sitting up.


see also: Noncardiovascular Disorders Causing Chest Pain.


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