Abstract
Objective: To describe factors influencing chest pain expression in patients with cardiac or noncardiac disease. Methods: The authors conducted a case presentation and review of literature. Results: Causes of chest pain are diverse. Psychologic factors influence chest pain expression commonly in patients with or without cardiac disease. Conclusions: Physicians and other therapists must be aware of psychologic influences on chest pain expression to provide optimal treatment to their patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 861-867 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Psychosomatic Medicine |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2004 |
Keywords
- Angina
- Chest pain
- Depression
- Ischemia