Diagnosing the cause of severe, recurrent chest pain…again

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Diagnosing the cause of severe, recurrent chest pain…again

15 March 2023

Chris Ellis

Wednesday 15 March 2023, 12:25 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis returns to the diagnosis of chest pain as this remains a recurrent, and far from straightforward, clinical presentation

Key points, A careful, educated clinical history is vital to diagnose the cause of a patient’s chest pain. A range of blood tests, including a troponin test, is, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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