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Template:Clinical features ACS
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Risk of ACS
Clinical factors that increase likelihood of ACS/AMI:[1][2]
- Chest pain radiating both arms >R arm >L arm
- Chest pain associated with diaphoresis
- Chest pain associated with nausea/vomiting
- Chest pain with exertion
Clinical factors that decrease likelihood of ACS/AMI:[3]
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Positional chest pain
- Sharp, stabbing chest pain
- Chest pain reproducible with palpation
Male and female patients typical present with similar symptoms[4]
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