Chest Pain

Some symptoms include chest discomfort, coughing, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, pressure, dizziness, shortness of breath, yellowing, restlessness and sweat spells. Some causes of a heart

Contradictory to what is often shown on movies, not all heart attacks start with the sudden and crushing chest pain. The symptoms vary among people. Some people especially diabetic have mild pain, and others suffer severe pain. Moreover, one person may have different symptoms in every heart attack. The earliest sign may be angina which is a temporary decrease in blood flow to the heart that is caused by exertion and relieved by rest. Another sign could be tightness or a squeezing sensation in your chest or arms which may spread to your neck, jaw or back. Others are cold sweat, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, indigestion, or abdominal

Client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath (SOB). Client states that he was working with heavy stones and has a sedentary office jobs and sedentary life styles. Client has a medical history of asthma & GERD. Client also complains of indigestion and has not eaten much today. Beside this information, the nurse would ask the following questions to the client in order to complete the client history which would help to make nursing diagnosis: Where exactly is the pain? Does it radiate/ go anywhere? When did the pain start? Was the onset sudden or gradual? What are you doing when it started? What does your pain feel like- burning /stabbing/ aching/ squeezing/ cramping/ sharp/ itching/ shooting/ crushing etc.? How severe is the pain,

Geraldine pain may be related to cancer invasion of the pleura and chest wall this is evidenced by her complaints of pain at right-sided that radiates from her upper abdomen through her back. Other likely causes of Geraldine pain are surgical incision, tissue trauma, and disruption of intercostal nerves, presence of chest tube(s) for cancer treatment .as shown in her medication list. Using the Miller’s functional consequences theory, Geraldine

Rib cage pain may be sharp, dull, or achy pain felt at and below the chest and above the navel on either side. It may occur after an obvious injury or without explanation.

The case study that I chose is that of a 63-year-old African American (AA) woman that presents with intermittent chest pain for two weeks. She states that the pain varies in intensity and resolves with rest. She does not feel that the pain has increased over time. She had an exercise stress test one

Serious causes for chest pain include: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): New onset angina, accelerating or crescendo angina and prolonged angina or coronary insufficiency, non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The typical features of cardiac chest pain are 1.) located under the breastbone or at least some of the pain is situated in this area, 2.) other features include provocation by exercise or stress and 3.) relief by rest or nitroglycerin. If all three features are present the patient is

Chest pain is a common presenting symptom among nearly 10% of school-age children seeking health care services. Studies have shown that at least 80% of pediatric patients seeking medical evaluation for chest pain are not cardiac related, hence, the diagnosis of non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP). On the other hand, if cardiac cause is a possibility, a prompt referral to a cardiologist is extremely important. (Lee, J. L., Gilleland, J., Campbell, R. M., Johnson, G. L., Simpson, P., Dooley, K. J., & Blount, R. L. 2013). A complete health history detailing

Chest pain was presented in 49.5% of patients with STEMI6. The pain may radiate to arms, neck, stomach or jaw7. There may also be sweating, light-headedness, nausea or shortness of breath8.

Commonly known as heartburn or reflux, is a condition where reflux of the gastric content into the oesophagus leads to symptoms which significantly impact a person's quality of life. Gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd is the most prevalent acid related disorder and is associated with significant impairment of health-related quality of life. Gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd occurs when acid and food in the stomach back up into the esophagus.Gerd often occurs when the lower muscle (sphincter) of the esophagus does not close properly. The sphincter normally opens to let food into the stomach. It then closes to keep food and stomach acid in the stomach. If the sphincter does not close properly, stomach acid and food back up (reflux) into the esophagus. The following may increase your risk for gerd. Gerd may be associated with several extra esophageal syndromes such as chronic cough, asthma, laryngitis, oropharyngeal ulceration and dental erosions. Available evidence indicates that therapy response rates in gerd are related to the degree of acid suppression achieved. Having an appropriate discussion with a physician is key to understanding the condition, available treatment options and the degree to which acid suppression can be achieved.

Sharp pain in the back, chest and shoulders along with difficulty breathing are indicators of pericarditis rather than a heart attack. Assessment of the patient’s medical history with heart surgery, diseases, radiation treatment, and viral illnesses is reviewed. The doctor will perform a physical exam and listen to the heart with a stethoscope. Pericarditis produces a rough creaking sound that is best heard when the patient holds their breath and leans forward. This sound, called a pericardial rub, is created by inflamed pericardial layers rubbing against each other. If the disorder is serious there will be crackling in the lungs and muffled heart sounds. Jugular vein distention in the neck is also present with progressed pericarditis that results in cardiac tamponade. Several diagnostic procedures and tests are used for

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux disease, is a disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not completely close and the stomach contents, including the acid, leak back, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that acts like a valve between the esophagus and the stomach. Your stomach is filled with acid and its main purpose is to digest the foods you eat. This acid is known to be as strong as battery acid, which your stomach was built to handle, but unfortunately your, esophagus was not. This backflow of stomach acid can irritate and sometimes damage the lining of the esophagus. If it is not controlled, acid reflux or GERD can result in serious problems,

Angina is considered a pressure or squeezing pain that occurs in your chest area. This is usually due to your heart muscle not getting the blood it needs to the heart. The pain could also happen in your shoulders, arms, jaw, neck, and back.

For handling pain in the chest, the doctor will prescribe a pain reliever. The drug generally prescribed are derived from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, one of this is ibuprofen.

The first approach to assessing chest pain incorporates excluding life threatening reasons, which for the most part incorporate (1)coronary artery disease (Kettunen and Talvensaari ,2009) (2)acute aortic syndrome (AAS) (3)pulmonary embolism (PE) (4)esophageal rupture (5)tension pneumothorax and (6)pericardial tamponade (Butler and Swencki, 2006).