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Chest Pain Diagnostic Testing Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains diagnostic testing for chest pain as a series of videos focusing on chest pain.
- The ECG is the most important test.
- Chemistry labs are also essential.
- Follow-up with coagulation studies.
- Next, check troponins.
- ABG is requested based on assessment.
- BNP is used for a patient with suspected heart failure.
- A chest X-ray is indicated for any type of chest pain as long as it doesn’t delay treatment.
- A CT scan is ordered if the provider suspects a PE.
- Echos have a variety of uses for diagnosing chest pain.
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