By remembering the mnemonic “CHEST PAIN,” you can easily recall the key points about gastrointestinal disorders that may be a cause of chest pain/discomfort discussed in this passage.
Gastrointestinal Causes Of Chest Discomfort Mnemonic :
- C – Common cause of nontraumatic chest discomfort
- H – Hepatobiliary disorders may mimic acute cardiopulmonary diseases
- E – Esophageal disorders can simulate angina
- S – Symptoms are difficult to discern from serious causes of chest pain
- T – The pain of esophageal spasm is intense and squeezing
- P – Peptic ulcer disease can radiate into the chest
- A – Attacks of pain from hepatobiliary disorders subside spontaneously
- I – Injury to the esophagus can cause chest pain
- N – Nitroglycerin or dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists can relieve esophageal spasm
Mnemonic: “CHEST PAIN“
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