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LaRose Chest Pain Managment
Test 4
13
Health Care
Professional
10/24/2012

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Term
Co-manage with a cardiologist with dietary advice, weight loss and cessation of smoking
Definition
ANGINA PECTORIS
Term
Refer to the hospital if the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve is involved
Definition
HERPES ZOSTER
Term
Co-manage with a cardiologist
Definition
MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
Term
Call 911
Recommend Aspirin if there is no Aspirin allergy and if allowed by state
Definition
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Term
Refer to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment
Definition
PERICARDITIS
Term
Refer to the hospital for possible admission especially if there is: Age > 65 years cyanosis confusion respiratory rate is >30/minute pulse rate is >120/minute BP <90/60
Definition
PNEUMONIA
Term
Call 911 if tension pneumothorax is suspected: tracheal deviation and cyanosis
If not, refer to the hospital if the patient is symptomatic
Definition
PNEUMOTHORAX
Term
Refer immediately to the hospital
Definition
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Term
Chiropractic adjustments along with heat modalities, postural advice and exercises are usually very helpful
Definition
T4 SYNDROME
Term
Chiropractic adjustments may help
Refer to an orthopedist for further treatment if there is no improvement
Definition
TIETZE’S SYNDROME
Term
Refer to the Department of Health for further investigation and management
Definition
TUBERCULOSIS
Term
Refer to a gastroenterologist and co-manage afterwards
Definition
WOLF-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROME
Term
A holistic approach with chiropractic adjustments, diet, Vitamin D supplements, exercise and stress management is helpful in some patients
Definition
Fibromyalgia
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