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== History and Symptoms == | == History and Symptoms == | ||
* In the history, the physician should inquire as to: | * In the history, the physician should inquire as to: | ||
*:* History of [[chest pain]] to suggest [[ischemic heart disease]] | *:* History of [[chest pain]] to suggest [[ischemic heart disease]]. | ||
*:* History of [[rheumatic fever]] or known [[valvular heart disease]] | *:* History of [[rheumatic fever]] or known [[valvular heart disease]]. | ||
*:* History of [[congenital heart disease]] | *:* History of [[congenital heart disease]]. | ||
*:* History of [[drug]] and [[alcohol]] use (recreational) | *:* History of [[drug]] and [[alcohol]] use (recreational). | ||
*:* [[Family history]] (heart disease or sudden death) | *:* [[Family history]] (heart disease or sudden death). | ||
* Associated symptoms: | * Associated symptoms: | ||
*:* [[Dizziness]] | *:* [[Dizziness]]. | ||
*:* [[Syncope]] | *:* [[Syncope]]. | ||
*:* [[Fatigue]] | *:* [[Fatigue]]. | ||
*:* [[Dyspnea]] | *:* [[Dyspnea]]. | ||
*:* [[Palpitation]]s | *:* [[Palpitation]]s. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor in Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
History and Symptoms
- In the history, the physician should inquire as to:
- History of chest pain to suggest ischemic heart disease.
- History of rheumatic fever or known valvular heart disease.
- History of congenital heart disease.
- History of drug and alcohol use (recreational).
- Family history (heart disease or sudden death).
- Associated symptoms: