Chest Pain and Coexisting Conditions: Steps for a Medical Evaluation

Abstract: A 7 page overview of the steps that might be taken when evaluating an elderly patient complaining of chest pain and who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), smoking and pneumonia. The author emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation and provides eight questions to help determine the reason for the pain. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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