Chest pain diagnostic study of choice

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]

Overview

Most patients with chest pain get an electrocardiogram as the initial diagnostic test. The suspected etiology in a patient presenting with chest pain determines the preferred diagnostic test for that condition.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Most patients with chest pain get an electrocardiogram as the initial diagnostic test. The suspected etiology in a patient presenting with chest pain determines the preferred diagnostic test for that condition.