Chest pain doesn't always arise from the heart, you can get a differential diagnosis that can indicate damage or pathology elsewhere in the body. Show For example: 2. Gastro-intestinal 3. Respiratory 4. Cardiac Recommended textbook solutions
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What are the differential diagnosis of stable angina?Differential diagnosis
Other conditions can mimic stable angina; these include acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute pericarditis, acute pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia, to name a few.
How can you tell the difference between myocardial infarction and unstable angina?The pathophysiology governing anginal symptoms is usually due to atherosclerotic plaque that nearly obstructs coronary vessels. The distinguishing feature between unstable angina and non-STEMI is the presence of elevated cardiac markers such as troponin, which imply myocardial damage.
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