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*[[Diverticulitis]] | *[[Diverticulitis]] | ||
*[[Dressler's syndrome | Dressler's syndrome (postpericardiotomy)]] | *[[Dressler's syndrome | Dressler's syndrome (postpericardiotomy)]] | ||
* | *Drugs to treat migraine headache | ||
*[[Duodenitis]] | *[[Duodenitis]] | ||
*[[Eisenmenger syndrome]] | *[[Eisenmenger syndrome]] | ||
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*[[Glycogenosis]] | *[[Glycogenosis]] | ||
*[[Goodpasture's syndrome]] | *[[Goodpasture's syndrome]] | ||
* | *Heller-Dohle disease | ||
*[[Hemothorax]] | *[[Hemothorax]] | ||
*[[Hepatitis]] | *[[Hepatitis]] | ||
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*[[Histoplasmosis]] | *[[Histoplasmosis]] | ||
*[[HIV|HIV infection]] | *[[HIV|HIV infection]] | ||
* | *Hospital addiction syndrome | ||
*[[Hyperthyroidism]] | *[[Hyperthyroidism]] | ||
*[[Hyperventilation syndrome]] | *[[Hyperventilation syndrome]] | ||
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*[[Muscle strain or spasm]] | *[[Muscle strain or spasm]] | ||
*[[Myocarditis]] | *[[Myocarditis]] | ||
* | *Myofascial pain | ||
*[[Myostitis]] | *[[Myostitis]] | ||
*[[Naratriptan]] | *[[Naratriptan]] | ||
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*[[non ST elevation MI]] | *[[non ST elevation MI]] | ||
*[[nutcracker's esophagus|Nutcracker's esophagus]] | *[[nutcracker's esophagus|Nutcracker's esophagus]] | ||
* | *Nylidrin | ||
*[[Pancreatitis]] | *[[Pancreatitis]] | ||
*[[Panic attack]] | *[[Panic attack]] | ||
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*[[Pheochromocytoma]] | *[[Pheochromocytoma]] | ||
*[[Pleural Effusion]] | *[[Pleural Effusion]] | ||
* | *Pleural fibroma | ||
*[[Pleuritis]] | *[[Pleuritis]] | ||
*[[Pleurodynia]] | *[[Pleurodynia]] | ||
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*[[Pneumoperitoneum]] | *[[Pneumoperitoneum]] | ||
*[[Pneumothorax]] | *[[Pneumothorax]] | ||
* | *Porfimer | ||
*[[Pott's Disease]] | *[[Pott's Disease]] | ||
*[[Precordial catch syndrome]] | *[[Precordial catch syndrome]] | ||
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*[[Respiratory alkalosis]] | *[[Respiratory alkalosis]] | ||
*[[Retropharyngeal abscess]] | *[[Retropharyngeal abscess]] | ||
* | *Rib pain | ||
*[[Rizatriptan]] | *[[Rizatriptan]] | ||
*[[Rumination disorder]] | *[[Rumination disorder]] | ||
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*[[ST elevation MI]] | *[[ST elevation MI]] | ||
*[[STEMI|Myocardial infarction]] | *[[STEMI|Myocardial infarction]] | ||
* | *Sternoclavicular arthritis | ||
* | *Strain of pectoralis muscle | ||
*[[Stress cardiomyopathy]] | *[[Stress cardiomyopathy]] | ||
*[[Subdiaphragmatic abcsess]] | *[[Subdiaphragmatic abcsess]] | ||
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*[[pneumothorax|Tension pneumothorax]] | *[[pneumothorax|Tension pneumothorax]] | ||
*[[Thoracic Outlet Syndrome]] | *[[Thoracic Outlet Syndrome]] | ||
* | *Thought disorders (e.g., fixed delusions) | ||
*[[Thymoma]] | *[[Thymoma]] | ||
*[[Tietze's syndrome]] | *[[Tietze's syndrome]] | ||
*[[Tracheitis]] | *[[Tracheitis]] | ||
* | *Tracheoesophageal abscess | ||
*[[Trauma]] | *[[Trauma]] | ||
*[[Trichinella spiralis]] | *[[Trichinella spiralis]] | ||
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*[[tumor|Soft tissue sarcoma or tumor]] | *[[tumor|Soft tissue sarcoma or tumor]] | ||
*[[unstable angina]] | *[[unstable angina]] | ||
* | *Vertebrogenic thoracic pain | ||
* | *Wegner granulomatosis | ||
*[[Whipple's Disease]] | *[[Whipple's Disease]] | ||
*[[Xiphodynia]] | *[[Xiphodynia]] |
Revision as of 19:58, 25 February 2013
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
There are many organ systems, that when affected, can lead to the symptoms of chest pain. The most common organs involved are the heart, lungs, and the digestive system. Psychiatric disorders, can also lead to the perception of chest pain. The most important facet of diagnosis is distinguishing the life-threatening causes of chest pain, to the more benign causes.
Causes
Common Causes
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Angina
- Chest wall pain, or costochondritis
- Myocardial infarction
- Esophageal spasm
- Aortic dissection
- Biliary colic or other gallbladder disease
- Anxiety or panic attacks
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order