This analysis has shown that patients with acute coronary ischemia in the absence of chest pain are older and sicker than those with chest pain. The diagnosis is often made belatedly, and initial ...
Study Objectives: The clinical manifestations of acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) vary, and patients present frequently with symptoms other than chest pain. In this analysis, a large contemporary ...
It is usually not life threatening. The AHA notes that sharp, stabbing chest pain is a common symptom of acute pericarditis. This pain generally comes on quickly, usually on the left or in the ...