ANGINA PECTORISChest pain associated with coronary artery disease Chronic stable angina Episodic central chest pain that may radiate to neck, jaw, one or both shoulders and arms; may also be shortness of breath. Occurs when the patient is active, lasts less than 20 minutes; resolves with rest and use of angina medication. Unstable angina – see Acute coronary syndrome Practice Nurse featured article. Assessing chest pain in primary care, Beverley Bostock-Cox. Practice Nurse Curriculum Modules
Assessment of chest pain in primary care - Part 2
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