Evaluation and Management of Patients with Noncardiac Chest Pain
Joint Authors
Shekhar, C.
Whorwell, Peter James
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Up to a third of patients undergoing coronary angiography for angina-like chest pain are found to have normal coronary arteries and a substantial proportion of these individuals continue to consult and even attend emergency departments.
Initially, these patients are usually seen by cardiologists but with accumulating evidence that the pain might have a gastrointestinal origin, it may be more appropriate for them to be cared for by the gastroenterologist once a cardiological cause has been excluded.
This review covers the assessment and management of this challenging condition, which includes a combination of education, reassurance, and pharmacotherapy.
For the more refractory cases, behavioral treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or hypnotherapy, may have to be considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shekhar, C.& Whorwell, Peter James. 2009. Evaluation and Management of Patients with Noncardiac Chest Pain. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shekhar, C.& Whorwell, Peter James. Evaluation and Management of Patients with Noncardiac Chest Pain. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492233
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shekhar, C.& Whorwell, Peter James. Evaluation and Management of Patients with Noncardiac Chest Pain. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492233
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492233