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When Chest Pain Is a Tear in the Aorta
Aortic dissection is a life threatening tear in the body’s largest artery. Learn why sudden chest pain that radiates to the back demands immediate evaluation and rapid blood pressure control.
Chest Pain in the ER and What Doctors Are Really Looking For
Chest pain is one of the most common emergency room complaints. Learn how ER doctors evaluate chest pain, rule out life threatening conditions like heart attack and pulmonary embolism, and decide who needs further testing.