If a patient complains of chest pain when lying flat which is relieved by leaning forward, what could this be?
pericarditis
‘sudden onset tearing chest that radiates to the back’
aortic dissection
pleuritic chest pain can be caused by…
PE, pneumothorax, pneumonia
Name 5 risk factors for cardiovascular disease
smoking, HTN, diabetes, family history of CVD, hyperlipidaemia