Chest Pain

Chest pain can vary from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening conditions. It encompasses any pain or discomfort in the chest wall and can arise from various causes, including cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or musculoskeletal.

Assessment and Diagnosis:

Chest pain can signify serious conditions such as a heart attack, making prompt evaluation by a healthcare provider essential.

  • Comprehensive history and assessment
  • Investigations: ECG, X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI, CT scan
  • Follow-up for the personalised multimodal management plan
  • Referrals to specialists (e.g. Cardiologist, Respiratory physician Gastroenterologist)
  • Multimodal Treatment:

    Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include:

  • Oral analgesics, such as anti-inflammatory medication
  • Cardiac interventions, including stents or angioplasty
  • Pain interventions: costochondral injection and nerve blocks
  • Physical therapy: stretching and breathing exercises
  • Psychological support: stress management and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
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