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PE III

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Retrosternal burning sensation After heavy meals and when lying down Sx relieved by antacids   GERD Esophagitis Peptic ulcer Esophageal spasm   ECG Barium swallow Upper endoscopy  
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Retrosternal squeezing pain Lasts for 2 min Occurs w/ exercise Relieved by rest and not related to food intake   Angina Esophageal spasm Esophagitis   ECG CXR CK-MB, troponin CBC, electrolytes Exercise stress test Upper endoscopy  
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Retrosternal stabbing pain Improves when leaning forward Worsens w/ deep inspiration Had URI 1 wk ago   Pericarditis Aortic dissection MI Costochondritis GERD Esophagreal rupture   ECG CXR, Chest CT CK-MB, troponin Echocardiography CBC Upper endoscopy  
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Stabbing pain Worsens w/ deep inspiration Relieved by aspirin Had URI 1 wk ago + chest wall tenderness   Costochondritis Pneumonia MI PE Pericarditis Muscle strain   ECG CXR CK-MB, tropnin CBC  
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Acute onset of SOB at rest Pleuritis CP tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, mild fever Long-term immobilization   PE Pneumonia Costochondritis MI CHF Aortic dissection   ECG CXR ABG  
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Sudden onset of severe CP Radiates to the back Hx of uncontrolled HTN   Aortic dissection MI Pericarditis Esophageal rupture Pancreatitis   ECG CKEMB, troponin CXR, MRI CBC, amylase, lipase TEE (transesophagreal echocardiography)  
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Sudden onset Substernal heavy CP Radiates to L arm dyspnea, diaphoresis, nausea   MI ERD Angina Costochondritis Aortic dissection Pericarditis PE   ECG CXR CK-MB, troponin CBC, electrolytes Echocardiography Cardiac catheterization  
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