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.

Anesthesiology and Intensive Care