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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
There are many organ systems, that when affected, can lead to the symptoms of chest pain. The most common organs involved are the heart, lungs, and the digestive system. Psychiatric disorders, can also lead to the perception of chest pain. The most important facet of diagnosis is distinguishing the life-threatening causes of chest pain, to the more benign causes.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
- Aortic aneurysm
- Classic angina
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Spontaneous pneumothorax
Common Causes
- Achalasia
- Anxiety
- Costochondritis
- Depression
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Pancreatitis
- Panic disorder
- Pneumonia
- Precordial catch
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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